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Christian Anderson drafted by Charlotte Hornets: Analysis, contract details, more

Texas Tech point guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His pro career in the NBA can now begin!

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Why the Charlotte Hornets Selected Christian Anderson

The New York Knicks just proved that championships are won by reuniting former teammates, and the Charlotte Hornets did exactly that in the NBA Draft. With the 18th overall pick, Charlotte selected point guard Christian Anderson out of Texas Tech -- and also Hannes Steinbach's teammate on the German national team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Instant Grade: Evaluating the Hornets' Christian Anderson Selection

Just a few moments after taking Washington big man Hannes Steinbach, the Charlotte Hornets turned right around and took Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson Jr., whom he played with on the German youth national teams.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 23

Charlotte Hornets select Christian Anderson in the 2026 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. You can read a full scouting profile on Anderson here.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Why the Charlotte Hornets Drafted Hannes Steinbach

Welcome to Charlotte, Hannes Steinbach. In a move that many, many draft insiders projected, the Charlotte Hornets selected Washington big man Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Charlotte Hornets Select Christian Anderson Jr. with No. 18 Pick in NBA Draft

The next piece of the Charlotte Hornets core is in place. Moments ago, Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson selected Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson Jr.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Instant Grade: How the Hornets Did With the Hannes Steinbach Pick

With the first of their two first-round selections, the Charlotte Hornets took Washington big man Hannes Steinbach, who had a stellar true freshman campaign with the Huskies.

Dirk Nowitzki News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Fans clown ESPN for silent Dirk Nowitzki message to Hornets’ Hannes Steinbach

The Charlotte Hornets drafted one of the best big men in this year’s draft class: German center Hannes Steinbach. After he was drafted, ESPN’s production

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 23

Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach in the 2026 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Hannes Steinbach, big/forward out of Washington with the 14th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Steinbach has been a popular mock target for the Hornets, and now he’s officially a member of the team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Hornets Draft Hannes Steinbach Using No. 14 Pick

Washington center Hannes Steinbach is the final lottery pick of the 2026 draft. He’ll head to the Hornets, who selected him with the 14th overall pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

The Charlotte Hornets Have Selected Hannes Steinbach With the 14th Overall Pick

The Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The center out of Washington becomes the newest addition to a Charlotte young core that is led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel.

Charlotte Hornets News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Hannes Steinbach drafted by Charlotte Hornets: Analysis, contract details, more

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Washington power forward Hannes Steinbach No. 14 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is now in the NBA after having a standout 2025-26 season with the Huskies.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May on big night for Michigan

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Why the Charlotte Hornets Could Covet Bennett Stirtz in Tonight's NBA Draft

NBA Draft day is here and the smokescreens are thick. As national insiders update their mock drafts like college students turning in a last-minute paper, a consistent theme is starting to bubble up: the Charlotte Hornets are looking to draft a guard with one of their two first round picks.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Who are the Two Best Fits for the Charlotte Hornets at 14 and 18 on Tuesday Night?

With two months having gone by since the end of the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets season, the page is finally being turned to the next chapter. The NBA offseason has started to heat up, and Tuesday night features an event where each team has the chance to improve their roster: the NBA Draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

The Only Thing Charlotte Could Do Wrong in This Draft is...

This is the first time in my memory – maybe in recorded memory – that I have hardly ANY qualms with a potential prospect who could be drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Draft… which begins in less than 24 hours once the Washington Wizards go on the clock with the No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

The Hornets Have the Ammo to Pull Off a Draft Day Blockbuster Trade

Pulling off a trade where you move from the bottom of the lottery to inside the top five is a challenging thing to do and comes with a ton of risk. Making such a move would seem to go against everything Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has been preaching since the day he was hired — not skipping steps.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23

Final Mock Draft: What the Charlotte Hornets Will Do at 14 and 18

It's Christmas in June for NBA GMs as they will begin adding to their roster later this evening with the start of the 2026 NBA Draft. We've spent several weeks (and even months) discussing all of the possibilities for the Charlotte Hornets' two picks at No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 22

Every 2026 Draft Pick the Charlotte Hornets Owns and How They Could Use Them

It could be a pretty quick 2026 NBA Draft for the Charlotte Hornets if they decide to make a move up in the first round to go get their guy, using their two 2026 firsts to make it happen.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 22

Best and Worst-Case NBA Draft Scenarios for the Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson is going to be a very busy man over the next 48 hours. He'll be trying to identify the right players in the first round of the draft, make a move for one if necessary, and also look at undrafted free agents who may be worth giving a shot to.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 22

Hornets May Have No Choice But to Trade Up for Morez Johnson

Many names have been linked to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 14, but the one name that continues to pop up everywhere you look is Morez Johnson Jr., the 6'9", 255-pound forward from Michigan.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

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