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Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 15

Bridges' 29 points help Hornets blowout Memphis in final home game of preseason

In the penultimate game of preseason, the Charlotte Hornets made sure the home fanbase knew what to expect from their squad this season. From the jump, the Hornets led behind a strong start from Miles Bridges.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 15

What Kalkbrenner did right against Dallas, and what can be expected from him going forward

It had been a tough first two preseason games for Ryan Kalkbrenner, chasing around Oklahoma City's mobile big men at the perimeter while being far away from the rim he's so good at protecting.

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LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / October 15

LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Make Noise in the 'Crowd Surf' Colorway

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is gearing up for his sixth NBA season and is taking on a new alter ego - the rockstar. For years, PUMA has elevated Ball to an otherworldly area with a consistent space theme throughout his signature line.

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Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Sacramento Kings' family ties have team in a bind

Instead of addressing their obvious roster holes, the Kings are trading for the coach's son-in-law.

Keegan Murray's injury could wreck Kings' already-shaky defense

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 15

Too low or just right? Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball land on B/R Top 100 rank

The Charlotte Hornets currently have two legitimate stars on the roster. Everyone knows how good both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are. The jury is out on others, including Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, and Miles Bridges.

LaMelo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

The Charlotte Hornets Are Reluctant To Trade LaMelo Ball For 1 Critical Reason

The Charlotte Hornets have historically struggled to find a true superstar, a franchise player who can not only win games but also captivate a national audience.

NBA News / At The Hive / October 15

Preivew: Hornets vs Grizzlies preseason game 4

What: Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: First Horizon Coliseum; Greensboro, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass The Hornets played a game on Saturday that got like no coverage, at least from this place.

LaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / October 15

'You Get Those Wow Factors at Times' – Charlotte Hornets Guard Dishes on Having LaMelo Ball as a Teammate

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton is probably relieved that he won’t be on the receiving end of LaMelo Ball’s highlight reel anytime soon, after being on the other side in the past few years.

Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14

Has Collin Sexton done enough to earn a starting role in the Charlotte Hornets' back court?

Collin Sexton is a culture-changer. Since he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in late June, his teammates and coaches have raved about the level of intensity that Sexton has brought to the building.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14

Hornets' LaMelo Ball has clear path to improvement, but he can't do it alone

The Charlotte Hornets have (at least) two young stars in their organization in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Charlotte’s future is completely wrapped

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14

A youth movement could be in play for the Charlotte Hornets as early as this season

The Charlotte Hornets have slowly been working on a pretty interesting young core. LaMelo Ball, Tidjane Salaun, Sion James, Brandon Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Kon Knueppel, Josh Green, Liam McNeeley, Moussa Diabate, Tre Mann, and KJ Simpson are all 24 or younger.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14

Could Liam McNeeley end up being the steal of the 2025 NBA draft class?

The Charlotte Hornets have historically drafted pretty poorly, so it's considered a big step in the right direction that fourth overall pick Kon Knueppel at least looks like someone who isn't immediately a bust.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Zach Lowe isn’t ’giving up’ on LaMelo Ball, names last season’s bad habit Hornets coaches ‘are on him about’

Zach Lowe believes LaMelo Ball still has the potential to be a star, but he needs to fix some big problems in his game last season. The upcoming season is going to be a big one for the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Hornets Rookie Could Carve Out Significant Role

Despite improving their roster through shrewd trades and a solid draft class, the Charlotte Hornets faced scrutiny this offseason. This stemmed from their lack of depth at the center position, a problem that was created when they traded both Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic in the summer.