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Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 23
North Carolina, Come On and Raise Up: Grant Williams Share Excitement for Petey Pablo, Hornets' Home Opener
North Carolina, come on and raise up. That familiar refrain will echo around the Spectrum Center at halftime of the Charlotte Hornets' home opener tonight when Petey Pablo takes the stage to perform North Carolina's unofficial anthem.
Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Brandon Miller discusses 5-year, $209 million rookie contract extension With the Charlotte Hornets
Monday marked the NBA's rookie-scale contract extension deadline and it was just before time expired that the Charlotte Hornets and Brandon Miller reached an agreement.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
What Charles Lee Said About Depth, Naz Reid's Debut + More
The Charlotte Hornets managed to take down the Brooklyn Nets on opening night despite not having Coby White, Kon Knueppel, or Grant Williams in uniform.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Why Hannes Steinbach Was Left Out of the Hornets' Opening-Night Rotation
The Charlotte Hornets are 1-0 to begin the 2026-27 season, with head coach Charles Lee dipping into his rotation Rolodex and deploying a 10-man unit in which every player contributed on both ends of the floor and had a hand in Charlotte's opening-night victory.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Brandon Miller's Cold Shooting Night Stands Out in Hornets' Win Over Nets
So much of what the Charlotte Hornets did over the offseason showed up on Wednesday night during the season opener. They beat the Brooklyn Nets, 110-103.
Naz Reid News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22
Hornets' Risky Naz Reid Trade Paid Immediate Dividends with Historic Debut
The Charlotte Hornets took a huge risk in trading LaMelo Ball. He had a sparkling debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which may have aided Anthony Edwards in a 45-point outburst.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Season-Opening Win in Brooklyn
It wasn't always pretty, but nobody will ever complain about a win, right? The shorthanded Charlotte Hornets opened up their 2026-27 campaign with a 110-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets, their sixth straight victory in a season-opener.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Hornets' Naz Reid makes franchise history in win over Nets
The Charlotte Hornets made major headlines in the offseason when they traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Charlotte did get an intriguing piece back in the trade, though, and that was big man Naz Reid.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Grayson Allen, Naz Reid power Hornets past Nets
Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench while Naz Reid totaled 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the duo made a strong first impression for their new team as the Charlotte Hornets earned a 110-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night in New York.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Christian Anderson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Exclusive: Christian Anderson Jr.'s Confidence Shines Ahead of His NBA Debut
It didn’t take long for Christian Anderson Jr. to prove that he belongs on an NBA floor. Just over a minute into his preseason debut, one that was delayed
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Kon Knueppel, Coby White Ruled Out for Hornets' Opener: What to Expect vs. Nets
When the Charlotte Hornets' regular-season opener tips off today at 7.30 pm EST in Brooklyn, Kon Knueppel won't be on the court. Neither will Coby White.
Dalton Knecht News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Revisiting Hornets Failed Trade for Dalton Knecht — Charlotte Dodged a Bullet
The Charlotte Hornets had a deal in place to trade Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht at the 2025 trade deadline. The Hornets were also going to get some solid future draft capital in the deal.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Hornets Hold Annual Tip-Off Tour, Spend Time in the Community Ahead of Season Opener
The Charlotte Hornets' annual Tip-Off Tour took place on Monday with stops throughout the Carolinas in an effort to show appreciation for the community that supports the organization throughout the season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
3 Winners and 3 Losers From the Hornets' Preseason
Despite its overall irrelevance in the grand scheme of the NBA, preseason is an interesting time of the year. It certainly was for the Charlotte Hornets.
Brandon Miller News / At The Hive / October 21
The Brandon Miller extension signals the direction the Hornets are taking 
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Charlotte Hornets inked Brandon Miller to a contract extension. The team won’t say it, but reports are that it’s a five year, $209 million extension.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Kon Knueppel among 3 Hornets players who will miss season opener with injury
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to start their season strong after making some offseason moves aimed at improving now. Unfortunately, they’ll be doing so without the services of a couple of their young stars on opening night of the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets News / TWSN / October 20
The Charlotte Hornets Cannot Afford to Overlook Their Backcourt Uncertainty
Right before the 2026 NBA season gets underway for the Charlotte Hornets they already have a key issue emerging. Head coach Charles Lee said Kon Knueppel, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, and Coby White, who is dealing with recovering from his calf injury, will start the season off with no timetable for their return at the moment.
Brandon Miller News / Yardbarker / October 19
Brandon Miller, Hornets agree to five-year, rookie-scale extension
In an offseason that the Charlotte Hornets traded away the face of their franchise in LaMelo Ball, the organization crowned a new face of the franchise Monday in Brandon Miller.
Charlotte Hornets News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Charlotte Hornets Waive NBA Champion Days Before Season Opener Amid Uncertainty Over Coby White’s Return
A thank you note marked the end of Pat Connaughton’s tenure in North Carolina just a week short of his 12th NBA season. The Charlotte Hornets have officially trimmed their roster down to the league-mandated 15-player limit ahead of opening night, waiving the 33-year-old veteran guard and 2021 NBA champion.
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Hornets waive veteran Pat Connaughton
The Hornets wanted to keep Pat Connaughton around. In the end, they couldn’t find room. Charlotte announced Friday that it waived the veteran wing, resolving a roster squeeze before the start of the regular season.
LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / October 16
The Real Reason Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball At The Peak Of His Career
The Charlotte Hornets do not acquire stars easily. Unlike big market teams like the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat, they lack the ability to lure top-end talent, giving added importance to any they do manage to find.
Rob Dillingham News / Fadeaway World / October 14
How Rob Dillingham Went From No. 8 Pick To Out Of The NBA
Rob Dillingham was considered one of the most exciting prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft, with the Minnesota Timberwolves sacrificing future draft capital to acquire him with the eighth overall pick.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing
The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 5
Hornets take another injury hit after Coby White news
The post-LaMelo Ball era for the Charlotte Hornets is already off to a rough start.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 25
Hornets announce key injuries to Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams ahead of preseason
Before the season can even get started, though, Charlotte got bad news about two injuries that could impact the beginning of the season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 23
Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal
The list of destinations for NBA superstars has rarely included the Charlotte Hornets. After their best season in a decade, Hornets management is making moves like they're ready to join that list.
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