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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
3 things to watch in the Charlotte Hornets' season opener against Brooklyn
Tonight marks the dawn of a new era of basketball in the Queen City. Year two of the Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson regime tips off with increased expectations on their revamped Charlotte Hornets roster.
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Hornets coach Charles Lee given impressive rank amongst NBA coaches
It is a little difficult to tell what the Charlotte Hornets have in Charles Lee. In year one, things went horribly wrong. In my estimation, Lee is a solid coach who was dealt an awful hand.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
The one thing the Hornets need from each of the 5(ish) starters this season
The Charlotte Hornets will finally play a meaningful basketball game this evening. That also means they will finally set an official starting lineup. Will it be Collin Sexton or Kon Knueppel?
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Are the Charlotte Hornets really set to be the NBA’s worst defense this season?
The defensive end of the floor has ailed the Charlotte Hornets for several years now, dating back to the James Borrego era. One of the reasons Borrego was canned was because of the lack of progress on defense, among other things.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Pat Connaughton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Pat Connaughton was told he wouldn’t make the Hornets' roster — then he did
In the middle of a very active summer for the Charlotte Hornets, the team struck a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, shipping out Vasilije Micic (again) for Pat Connaughton and a pair of second-round draft picks.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Charlotte Hornets aim to start 2025-26 on right foot vs Brooklyn Nets
The Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets finished similarly last year, with the Hornets outdoing them in losses but both teams ending up firmly near the top of the lottery.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
5 bold predictions for the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 NBA campaign
Basketball season has arrived. After six months of nothing but Shams notifications, draft prospect scouting, a summer league championship, and some encouraging preseason highlights, the Charlotte Hornets are at long last gearing up for a regular season game that matters.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
NBA insiders share why LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton 'experiment' is so exciting
The Charlotte Hornets will ultimately set their first starting five tomorrow against the Brooklyn Nets. Whatever they choose is likely to be the main starting lineup until something goes wrong.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Can the Hornets surprise in 2025-26? Our record predictions for the season are in
Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets will officially lift the lid on the 2025-26 season and year two of the Charles Lee era when they host the Brooklyn Nets.
Spencer Dinwiddie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Hornets rumors: The $9.4 million trade reason Charlotte waived Spencer Dinwiddie
The Charlotte Hornets inked veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year, $3.6 million contract in the summer, but they will be entering the 2025-26 NBA season without him on the roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Preseason winners and losers for Charlotte Hornets ahead of regular season debut
The Charlotte Hornets went 2-3 in the NBA preseason. If extrapolated, that would amount to a 33-win season this year. The Hornets would be thrilled with 33 wins, as it would be a major step forward after 19 wins in 2024-25.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Forecasting the Hornets' realistic, disappointing, and dream outcomes for 2025-26
The Charlotte Hornets' regular season begins on Wednesday night, which means time is running out to make final predictions about Charlotte's 2025-26 campaign.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
The pressure on LaMelo Ball has never been higher
The pressure has always been on LaMelo Ball. When Ball in the Family, a 2017 Facebook Watch show, premiered, LaMelo Ball had just turned 16 years old. By 2017, the Ball family had started to enter the public eye.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / October 21
Pat Connaughton makes Hornets final roster over Spencer Dinwiddie 
The Charlotte Hornets officially announced their roster for the start of the 2025-26 season, and there was one surprising entry. That surprising entry is the inclusion of Pat Connaughton over Spencer Dinwiddie, who was waived last week.
Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
Minimal flash, all fundamentals: Kon Knueppel's defensive acumen deserves respect
Kon Knueppel, the Charlotte Hornets' first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is known for his offensive acumen. The 6'6" sharpshooter is the ideal connective piece in the modern NBA, impacting winning basketball with secondary playmaking, sharp decision making, and silky footwork in the restricted area.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
Robert Horry has scathing, inaccurate criticism of Hornets star LaMelo Ball
Can LaMelo Ball be a winning player in the NBA? Plenty don't seem to think so. That's been the criticism of the Charlotte Hornets guard for a long time.
LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / October 20
Tip Off the NBA Season in Style with Foot Locker's Best Basketball Shoes
After a long offseason, the 2025-26 NBA regular season is almost here. NBA Tip-Off 2025 is tomorrow night, and the level of excitement could not be any higher.
Charlotte Hornets News / The SportsRush / October 20
Allen Iverson’s Friends Felt 'Embarrassed' By AI For Fanboying Over Michael Jordan In A Hornets Suite
It’s hard not to be a Michael Jordan fan especially when you were raised in the 80s and 90s. Allen Iverson fell smack-dab in the middle of MJ’s reign making him a massive fan.
LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
Why Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is in perfect position for massive season
As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to open the 2025‑26 NBA season, guard LaMelo Ball appears to be entering the perfect alignment of personal growth and team context to deliver a breakout campaign.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Hornets Announce LaMelo Ball News on Friday
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to take a step forward in the 2025–26 season, as the team appears to be fully healthy. That includes LaMelo Ball, now entering his sixth season with the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / October 17
Hornets Opening Night Roster Appears Set, Who Benefits From Release Of Veteran PG And Projected Rotation
The Charlotte Hornets roster appears to be set with the team releasing Spencer Dinwiddie today, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Hornets entered the preseason with 16 players on standard contracts, two fewer than during most of the offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16
Recently waived guard could be perfect Malcolm Brogdon replacement for Knicks
Less than 24 hours after Malcolm Brogdon’s announcement, Spencer Dinwiddie was waived by the Hornets and is looking for a new team. He could have a fit on the Knicks.
Spencer Dinwiddie News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Hornets waive veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie
The Hornets have officially waived veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced in a press release. The move comes just three months after Dinwiddie signed a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with Charlotte.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Sacramento Kings' family ties have team in a bind
Instead of addressing their obvious roster holes, the Kings are trading for the coach's son-in-law.
LaMelo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / October 15
The Charlotte Hornets Are Reluctant To Trade LaMelo Ball For 1 Critical Reason
The Charlotte Hornets have historically struggled to find a true superstar, a franchise player who can not only win games but also captivate a national audience.
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