After Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball got the green light to play to play in Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Charles Lee discussed a minutes restriction on his starting guard.
The Charlotte Hornets were confident that when they decided to draft Kon Knueppel fifth overall that they were getting perhaps the best player in the draft, not named Cooper Flagg.
In his return to the lineup after missing five games with an ankle impingement, LaMelo Ball looked like...LaMelo Ball. And that is great news for the Charlotte Hornets.
When the Charlotte Hornets stole Ryan Kalkbrenner in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in a heist that would rival the recent Louver robbery, the league didn't expect him to become a Rookie of the Year candidate.
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.
Close, but no cigar. The Charlotte Hornets nearly scooped up a massive road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in NBA Cup play, but fell in overtime by a 147-134 score.
The Charlotte Hornets lost one of the best games of the NBA season so far against the Milwaukee Bucks. LaMelo Ball made his return to the lineup and took a bit of time to find his scoring rhythm.
Kon Knueppel had a strong performance in his return to his home state in the Charlotte Hornets’ road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has already missed five out of 11 games so far this season, but he's shown why he was a top-three draft pick when he has played.
So far, the 2025 NBA Draft class is looking to be the best we've seen in years. So far, eight first-year players are averaging double-figure points, with many of the top picks living up to expectations thus far.
Though the Charlotte Hornets are 4-7, their rookie forward Kon Knueppel is putting up some solid numbers. Knueppel is averaging 16.6 PPG and 6.4 RPG and shooting 39.8% from 3-point range.
We have to revisit the 2020 NBA draft for this one! Three prospects had the Timberwolves bamboozled. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and James Wiseman could all have been the number one picks.
Charlotte rookie shines early as the franchise’s next big thing When the Charlotte Hornets selected Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, they weren’t just drafting talent—they were investing in reliability.
Miles Bridges scored 20 points and rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner made all eight of his shots from the field as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 111-100 on Wednesday night.
In a season defined by injuries and uncertainty, Miles Bridges has found himself back in the spotlight — and this time, he’s answering the call. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller sidelined and several others fighting through pain, Bridges has stepped into the lead role the Charlotte Hornets desperately need.
The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to mark a turning point for the Charlotte Hornets. With a new coaching staff, an offseason focused on adding veteran depth, and the anticipated return of a healthy young core led by LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, optimism reigned supreme in the “Queen City”.