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Hornets Gut Out a Gritty 117-109 Win Over the Kings Behind a Vintage LaMelo Ball Performance

The Charlotte Hornets came into Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night with something to prove. And prove it they did. LaMelo Ball dropped 30 points — 20 of them in the first half alone — as the Hornets held off a feisty Sacramento Kings squad 117-109.

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Lonzo Ball (30), Hornets topple Kings with barrage of 3s

Miles Bridges had nine of his 26 points in a key third-quarter run, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel combined for 11 3-pointers and 54 points and the visiting Charlotte Hornets rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Grant Williams & Eight Kings Ruled Out for Charlotte-Sacramento Matchup

Here in just a few hours, the Charlotte Hornets will take on the Sacramento Kings, and with a win, they'll move back a game above .500 on the season. Earlier Wednesday afternoon, the Hornets announced that forward Grant Williams (injury management) will be out for tonight's contest.

Patrick Ngongba II 2026 NBA Draft Profile

Despite being set to miss the ACC Tournament, Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II has entered the 2026 NBA Draft as a solid physical big man with potential on both ends of the floor.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Josh Green News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

The Unsung Hero for the Hornets Magical 2025-26 Season is Not Who You Would Expect

Almost two years ago, Josh Green was a key role-player on a Dallas Mavericks team that, as a fifth seed, made a run to the NBA Finals, losing to the Boston Celtics in five games.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

LaVar Ball is Still Pushing for the Charlotte Hornets to Sign Lonzo

Just ahead of the NBA trade deadline, there was some speculation, mostly by fans, that the Charlotte Hornets could entertain the idea of acquiring Lonzo Ball, the older brother of star point guard LaMelo.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Gutty Win in Portland

That was a character-building win for the Charlotte Hornets. The Portland Trail Blazers are a quality squad who play a physical, disruptive brand of basketball on both ends, and winning a game in their arena is never an easy task.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Hornets Enter Must-Win Situation on Second Night of West Coast Back-to-Back

With only sixteen games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the Charlotte Hornets rank 10th in the Eastern Conference standings with 33 wins and 33 losses.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

Late Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets will look to move back to a game above .500 if they can take care of business against the lowly Sacramento Kings, who come into this contest with a 16-50 record.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Hornets Land Next Franz Wagner, Miles Bridges Replacement in NBA Mock Draft

If there's a position on the floor that the Charlotte Hornets could stand to upgrade, it's power forward. Miles Bridges is not a bad player, but he is the weakest link in this Hornets' starting five.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Charles Lee Describes What Led to the Hornets' Come-From-Behind Win in Portland

The Charlotte Hornets gutted one out last night in Portland, erasing a 19-point deficit to get back in the win column and climb back up to .500. Following the game, Hornets head coach Charles Lee met with sideline reporter Shannon Spake to break down the win.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 11

Hornets storm back from 19 down to defeat Trail Blazers

Brandon Miller had 23 points and nine rebounds and Kon Knueppel added 15 points to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome a 19-point deficit and record a 103-101 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Hornets Erase 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Trail Blazers, Snap Two-Game Skid

They aren't all pretty, and tonight certainly wasn't that for the Charlotte Hornets, who had to fight and grind their way to a down-to-the-wire victory over the Portland Trail Blazers by a 103-101 score to move back to .500 on the season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Starting Lineups Revealed for Hornets' Matchup with Trail Blazers

It's another late-night tip as the Charlotte Hornets (32-33) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) in the first night of a back-to-back. Moments ago, both teams submitted their starting lineups, so let's take a look at the first group on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Coby White is Exactly What the Doctor Ordered for the Charlotte Hornets

Collin Sexton did exactly what the Charlotte Hornets, coach Charles Lee, and general manager Jeff Peterson wanted him to do in his half-season spent in 2025-2026.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Eric Collins Says Those Debating Knueppel vs. Flagg Are 'Missing the Whole Point'

The Charlotte Hornets are playing some fun basketball and, for the first time in years, are competitive and have an actual core to build into the future with.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Charlotte Hornets Losing Streak: What’s Gone Wrong?

The Charlotte Hornets were the talk of the NBA not long ago. After years of rebuilding and false starts, this young, electric team had put together one of the best winning runs the franchise had seen in a long time, blowing out playoff-caliber teams and looking every bit like a squad ready to make some noise in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

Hornets must confront demons in Portland to snap skid

The Charlotte Hornets had their franchise-record 10-game road winning streak snapped in Phoenix on Sunday. Now they look to start a new one in a place they have traditionally struggled.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel reveals basketball isn’t brought up in talks with Cooper Flagg

Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg have been the two best rookies of their class, and they have taken plenty of strides in their game since their days in Duke.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Malaki Branham Signs With G League, Will Join Cavaliers Affiliate

Malaki Branham has signed with the NBA G League and will join the Cavaliers’ affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line tweets. Branham became a free agent when the Hornets waived him shortly after the February trade deadline.

Miles Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Miles Bridges delighted for Hornets’ sold-out crowds – ‘I’m not used to this’

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past few months, and it doesn’t look like they’re falling off anytime soon.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Hornets rolling behind health, belief during six-game surge

The Charlotte Hornets suddenly look like one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Know why? Because they are. Since Jan. 22, the Hornets have gone 16-3 and won six straight games, each by at least 16 points.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5

Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Once near the bottom of the conference at 11-20, the Charlotte Hornets have turned themselves into one of the top stories of the season.

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks return

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The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

No one would have guessed this back in October, but the Hornets are becoming the team no one wants to face in the postseason.

Knicks show their defense has improved despite loss to Thunder

Harrison Barnes' iron-man streak ended because of the weirdest injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Lineup change signals Hawks disenchantment with top pick

NBA's worst teams are on a wild combined losing streak

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

The Charlotte Hornets are sitting right in the middle of the Eastern Conference race at 31-31. And the next few weeks could determine whether they land on the more favorable side of the play-in bracket.