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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

LaMelo Ball's game status for clash with Zion Williamson and the Pelicans has been revealed

After finishing a three-game homestand with a dominant victory over the Utah Jazz, the Charlotte Hornets are jet setting to the Big Easy for a clash with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans will square off at the Smoothie King Center. Charlotte looks to improve to 4-4, while the Pelicans are still searching for their first victory of the season.

Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Is Moussa Diabate the Hornets' most improved player?

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets came into the year with a questionable plan at the center spot. Following the trade of Mark Williams, they had no proven guy to man the middle.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Hornets have 3 key trade assets, but will they trade any of them?

Through seven games, the Charlotte Hornets resemble what we expected. They're clearly better than last year and not a basement-dweller any longer, but they're also not quite good enough to contend for the playoffs.

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The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

You can watch these 11 Charlotte Hornets games on local TV this season

It can be challenging to watch Charlotte Hornets games. For the most part, they're not on national television, which leaves only a few options. NBA League Pass is costly, as is the monthly FanDuel Sports Network subscription fee.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Hornets look to get back to .500 on the season against the winless Pelicans

The Hornets (3-4) hit the road on Tuesday, this time headed to The Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) for their first matchup of the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / November 4

Hornets partnering with local stations to simulcast games

The Charlotte Hornets announced a partnership between themselves, FanDuel Sports Network, WSOC, TV 64, and Gray Media to simulcast 12 games on local stations over the course of the season.

Brandon Miller News / At The Hive / November 4

Brandon Miller to be re-evaluated in two weeks with shoulder injury

The Charlotte Hornets answered the calls of many to provide some clarity on the shoulder injury Brandon Miller suffered against the 76ers in the second game of the season.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Charlotte's latest roster move has opened the door for a Liam McNeeley break out

Liam McNeeley has become the forgotten member of the Charlotte Hornets' impressive rookie class. While Kon Knueppel, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner have drawn headlines, McNeeley continues to scrap for minutes in Charlotte's competitive rotation.

Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / November 3

Hornets Send Tidjane Salaün to G League: What It Really Means For Former 1st Round Pick

The Charlotte Hornets have officially sent their 2024 sixth overall draft pick, Tidjane Salaun, down to the Greensboro Swarm for what feels like the umpteenth time.

Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / November 3

Hornets' Brandon Miller out at least two more weeks with injury

After further evaluation, Brandon Miller‘s shoulder injury has been confirmed to be a shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation).

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Tidjane Salaun News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 3

What Tidjane Salaün's move to the G League means for the Hornets' rotation

After playing in each of the first seven games this year, Charlotte Hornets second-year rookie Tidjane Salaun has been assigned to the Greensboro Swarm ahead of the Hornets' upcoming two-game road trip.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 3

Hornets listed as wild card landing spot for Ja Morant — here's why it's unrealistic

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting spot. They are clearly much better than they were last year, but some games against potential playoff teams suggest they're still a tier below contender status, even in the weak, wide-open East.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 3

LaMelo Ball's toughness can't be questioned after gutsy showing against Wolves

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball missed his first game of the 2025-26 on Sunday as the Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz. Melo is dealing with a right ankle impingement that visibly limited his mobility during Saturday's home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which leads us to an important point.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 3

Stock up, stock down: Takeaways from the Hornets' blowout win over Utah

The Charlotte Hornets were able to snap a three-game losing streak on Sunday, blowing out the Jazz in a 126-103 victory. Let’s take a look at how stocks changed after this victory.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / November 2

Hornets overcome absence of LaMelo Ball to thump Jazz

Miles Bridges scored 29 points and Kon Knueppel added 24 as the Charlotte Hornets, despite playing without guard LaMelo Ball, whipped the visiting Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / NBA Draft on SI / November 2

Ryan Kalkbrenner Showcases Defensive Clinic in Hornets' Loss to Timberwolves

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to emerge from the basement of the NBA and become postseason contenders in a weak Eastern Conference. Not having been to the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, the Hornets have been rebuilding for a decade, and time is ticking with LaMelo Ball at the helm.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

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Terry Rozier News / Yardbarker / October 28

Heat could get a rebate on the Terry Rozier trade

The Miami Heat traded a first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Terry Rozier in 2024. Now that he's been arrested, the team may be looking for a refund.

Rozier reportedly was assessed $8M tax lien from the IRS

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