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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 6
Ranking Charlotte Hornets' Young Core by Long-Term Ceiling
The Charlotte Hornets have reshaped their roster this offseason, and while it's not the same, the team still does have a good young core. How would they rank based on their ultimate ceilings?
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6
LaMelo Ball reveals big change he made after crashing his car
LaMelo Ball has made a grown-up decision after causing a car crash midway through his last season with the Charlotte Hornets. In February, the 24-year-old Ball crashed into another vehicle while driving his custom Hummer at a busy downtown Charlotte intersection.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5
How Far Can the Hornets Go Next Season After Trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges?
After executing trades with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, sending out LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, there's a lot of uncertainty as to where the Charlotte Hornets will end up in 2026-27.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5
What Remaining Fireworks Could Still Happen for the Hornets This Offseason
The 4th of July may be behind us, but that doesn't mean all of the fireworks have to be. Jeff Peterson has already made some headline moves this offseason,
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
Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
Can Brandon Miller Really Be the Charlotte Hornets' Franchise Player?
With the Charlotte Hornets pivoting off LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller now slots into what many around the team and fan base view as Charlotte's next franchise player heading into his fourth NBA season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
The Pressure is On for These Four Hornets at NBA Summer League
I’ve always said the NBA Summer League is like the NCAA Tournament without the edge. But while it’s a much more casual basketball experience for the fan, that doesn’t mean there’s not pressure for the player.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
Hornets Were Among Teams Interested in Tobias Harris Before Spurs Move
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson is not leaving any stone unturned this offseason as he is constantly looking for ways to revamp and improve this roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Dorian Finney-Smith
A future second-round draft pick hates to see Jeff Peterson coming. On Friday afternoon, Peterson acquired three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets to add to his ever-growing stash, along with veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, in return for...absolutely nothing.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Predicting the Charlotte Hornets' Record in 2026-27 With Current Roster
The Charlotte Hornets have revamped their roster in a lot of ways. The positives: they have a ridiculous amount of three-point shooting. The negatives: the Hornets are lacking shot creation.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Hornets’ 2026 Summer League Schedule and Matchups
The reigning NBA Summer League champion Charlotte Hornets will begin their quest to defend their crown on July 9th against the Orlando Magic. Second-year
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Reliving LaMelo Ball's 10 Best Moments as a Charlotte Hornet
Few players across the NBA can match the highlight reel of former Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. As his time in North Carolina has come to an end, it's only fitting to look back at his ten best plays in the purple and teal.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Here's Who's Playing for the Hornets in Summer League
We’re just eight days away from the Charlotte Hornets' first NBA Summer League game of the annual Vegas Classic on July 9th versus Orlando… and the Hornets
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Four of the Largest Contracts in Charlotte Hornets History
They may not have the most money, but sometimes even non-major market teams like the Charlotte Hornets have to open up the checkbook from time to time.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Jeff Peterson's Offseason Plan Is Sound, But Charlotte Hornets Fans Are Right to Question It
Jeff Peterson has put himself in an unenviable position. There are plenty of educated people who think his offseason plan to reshape the Charlotte Hornets has been a rational one.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Charlotte Hornets Might Be Done Making Significant Moves for Now
The Charlotte Hornets are going to make another move, right? Well, probably a minor move or two, but I'm not sure we'll see one that really moves the needle for the franchise and allow the fan base to finally cool down after the trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, specifically Melo being shipped out for a controversial return.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Hornets May Not Use the $40.7M LaMelo Ball Trade Exception This Summer
By trading LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets created a $40.7 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history. Essentially, it means they can take on up to $40.7 million in a trade without having to match salaries to make it work.
The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to rank third on each NBA franchise's scoring leaderboard can you name in five minutes?
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Hornets Exercising Pat Connaughton’s Option
The Hornets are picking up their team option on veteran wing Pat Connaughton for the 2026/27 season, reports Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Hornets continue to rebuild team by trading with Suns
There's been one constant in the Hornets' aggressive, multiyear rebuild: getting draft picks from the Suns.
Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / June 29
Charlotte Hornets Offseason Analysis: Did They Get Worse?
The Charlotte Hornets had a great second half of last season, and one could argue they were playing like one of the league’s best teams at the time. So if Charlotte was playing so great down the stretch, why are they making so many major moves this offseason?
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to add future assets, possibly for an even bigger swing later.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26
Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?
If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Morant, these two teams would be the best landing spots.
Coby White News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White On Three-Year Contract
Shortly after striking a deal to trade guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, the Hornets have reached an agreement to bring back free agent guard Coby White, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that White will sign a three-year, $74MM contract to remain in Charlotte.
LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / June 26
Why Hornets are biggest winner in blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves got the bigger name, but the Charlotte Hornets are the biggest winner of the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade.
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.
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