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Charlotte Hornets Officially Announce Trade With Bucks

Pat Connaughton has been a very valuable role player for the Milwaukee Bucks in each of the previous seven seasons. On Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets officially announced that they have traded for the former Notre Dame star.

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Hornets' backcourt jam puts Nick Smith Jr. firmly on the trade radar

The Charlotte Hornets have a surplus of guards, and with the team signing all four of its draft picks to standard contracts, they are four over the 15-man roster limit.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

Standard contracts for Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James trigger trade talks for Hornets

It’s not a matter of if trades are coming for the Hornets — it’s when. The Hornets will need to clear roster space over the next few months as the NBA offseason kicks into full gear.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

These two Hornets have the most to prove in Summer League — here’s why

The Hornets came out of the draft with one of the deepest rookie classes in the league — four guys who could help right away. Now, with the Summer League roster officially out, it’s time to see who’s ready to fight for a real role come October.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

What remaining fireworks could we expect from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason?

The NBA offseason is underway, and the firework show has just started for the Charlotte Hornets. Multiple trades have gone down, with the team sending out its top two centers and bringing in new pieces to build around LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Charlotte Hornets projected as a top trade destination for Nets' big man

The Brooklyn Nets' loss could be the Charlotte Hornets' gain. With five first-round rookies coming in and Cam Johnson leaving via trade, the Nets are likely going full tilt with the rebuild, and there could be even more trades coming.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Tre Mann's Hornets deal considered one of NBA's biggest overpays in free agency

The Charlotte Hornets declined Tre Mann's qualifying option, thereby dropping his restricted status and making him easily available to everyone in the NBA.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Is Jeff Peterson setting up for a big-time move for the Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the most active teams in the NBA so far this offseason. They have made numerous trades, signed free agents, and have been accumulating assets in the midst of it all.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Mason Plumlee could be this year's Taj Gibson for the Hornets

Mason Plumlee has returned to the Charlotte Hornets just a couple of years after being traded away. Plumlee proved to be a resourceful center who can rebound, pass, and give a high level of effort.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Hornets announce news on Kon Knueppel, other draft picks

The Hornets will have a roster crunch to deal with at some point before the season begins.

Charlotte Hornets 2025 Summer League Roster

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The 'Leading scores in Charlotte Hornets history' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Queen's Guard: Making sense of the Charlotte Hornets' free agency plan

Since adding four rookies via the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets have acquired five players: Collin Sexton, Mason Plumlee, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, and Spencer Dinwiddie.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

Charlotte Hornets 2025 Summer League Roster

The Charlotte Hornets have announced their 2025 Summer League roster ahead of competition in Las Vegas from July 10-20. Assistant coach Chris Jent will serve as head coach, leading a staff that includes Blaine Mueller, Ryan Frazier, Jermaine Bucknor, Kemba Walker, D.J.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

The Hornets could give Ryan Kalkbrenner or Sion James a two-way deal

With the NBA offseason being a few days into its roster spots are starting to fill up rapidly. Teams are trying to build out the best roster they can, and in doing so, many players' hopes of remaining in the league dry up.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Hornets 2025-26 depth chart: Updated rankings after Spencer Dinwiddie signing

The Charlotte Hornets, perhaps surprisingly, have been just about as active as any other team this offseason. They made four draft picks, brought in two players by trade, and signed three free agents.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Grading every move the Hornets have made so far this offseason

The Charlotte Hornets have been very busy this offseason. They made four draft picks, a few trades, and even signed some players in free agency. After being positioned to have a quiet offseason, they've been surprisingly active.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

What are the Hornets doing with all of these guards?

After a flurry of moves in free agency and the draft, the Charlotte Hornets have a surplus of guards now. It seems like their 12-man rotation is almost made up of 10 guards and two bigs.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Changing it up: Jeff Peterson is making competitive moves and instilling hope

It's been an unpleasant and rather disappointing few years for the Charlotte Hornets, especially last season, when they finished with just 19 wins on the season, marking their third-lowest win total in franchise history.

Josh Okogie News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Is there still room for Josh Okogie? Hornets' recent moves suggest he could be the odd man out

The Charlotte Hornets have made a flurry of moves in the offseason already, totally overhauling the back half of the roster. The moves they have made have them thinking they can at least make the play-in next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

The one player who has benefited most from the Hornets' offseason moves

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the more active teams so far this offseason. They have made multiple trades and signed multiple free agents in the first couple of days of free agency.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

The Hornets have now addressed two key weaknesses in the 2025 NBA off-season

The Hornets have lacked a lot of things in the past couple of seasons, which has ultimately resulted in disappointing results. However, things could be trending in the right direction now, due to the impressive moves from Jeff Peterson and the front office, who have been having an incredible off-season thus far.

Jarrett Allen News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

Jarrett Allen mock trade: Hornets finally get defensive anchor from Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are running into salary problems quickly, so Jarrett Allen, one of their more expendable pieces, could be available. The Charlotte Hornets should be all over it if he is, as he would represent a key upgrade at a position that the Hornets suddenly have a need.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

Is it time to discuss postseason basketball in Charlotte?

When a team goes 19-63, a postseason berth in the following season seems like a long-shot. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has made it his mission that after a decade long drought, the Charlotte Hornets can return to the postseason.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Former No. 1 pick to sign with Lakers

After officially clearing waivers on Wednesday, center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Lakers as an unrestricted free agent, confirms Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Tre Mann News / Field Level Media / July 1

Report: Hornets reach 3-year, $24M deal with Tre Mann

The Charlotte Hornets came to terms with point guard Tre Mann on a three-year, $24 million contract Tuesday, according to an ESPN report. The Hornets allowed Mann to become an unrestricted free agent by declining to tender him a qualifying offer in the $7 million range, but moved quickly on the first day of free agency to lock him up.