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Hornets HC Seemingly Squashes LaMelo Ball Trade Rumors With Clear Message

As the Charlotte Hornets face the New York Knicks tonight in the NBA Cup’s Group stage, one storyline looms over them. The noise surrounding LaMelo Ball’s future has grown louder, fueled by speculation that the franchise might pivot towards a younger direction with its more youthful pieces.

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Poor second quarter dooms Hornets in loss to Knicks, extends losing streak to seven games

In a result that anybody with a rational-thinking brain could have seen coming, the Charlotte Hornets got smoked by the New York Knicks at the Spectrum Center, which all-too-often felt like Madison Square Garden south, on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 26

Can the Charlotte Hornets take down the New York Knicks in NBA Cup action? Score predictions are in

In latest installment of David vs. Goliath, the Charlotte Hornets are preparing to welcome the New York Knicks to the Spectrum Center for an NBA Cup contest.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 26

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel receives clear evaluation from former NBA MVP guard

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is an impressive player to watch lately, even if you're a former NBA MVP. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden was asked about Knueppel following Saturday's Clips-Hornets battle, which LA won behind 55 points from Harden.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Jalen Brunson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 26

Game preview: Charlotte Hornets return home to face KAT, Brunson, and the red-hot New York Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets, losers of six straight and nine of their last ten, have a tall task ahead of them tonight if they want to snap out of their funk.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 25

Reggie Miller Lauds Kon Knueppel’s Rookie Season – 'Is Steph Curry Going to Be a Little Nervous in About 15 Years?'

Among all the rookies of the 2025-26 NBA season, Kon Knueppel has taken the spotlight with his impressive display. The former Duke star has played in 17 games for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 19.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 26

NBA legend poses bold question about Steph Curry's all-time three-point record

Kon Knueppel definitely has the attention of NBA legend Reggie Miller, who posed a bold question Tuesday on "The Dan Patrick Show."

Hornets' Miles Bridges has high praise for rookie sensation Kon Knueppel

Stephen Curry, Warriors put on 3-point show to sink Jazz

Steph Curry was not happy with Under Armour’s offer to Caitlin Clark

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Reggie Miller throws out bold claim on Hornets’ Kon Knueppel surpassing Stephen Curry

Is Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel the next Stephen Curry? Reggie Miller seems to think so. Over the first 17 games of his NBA career, Knueppel has made 63 3-pointers, far above any other rookie and good enough for fourth-most in the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / November 25

Hornets' Bridges has high praise for rookie sensation Knueppel

Hornets' Miles Bridges has high praise for rookie sensation Kon Knueppel

As is the case most seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, it's been a disappointing start to the year. Charlotte will enter Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the New York Knicks at 4-13 and slowly falling further back from the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes up big in win over Hornets

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Sion James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 25

Sion James is ahead of schedule, impacting winning basketball with the Charlotte Hornets

When I scouted Sion James ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, his path to impacting winning was pretty simple: play solid defense, act as a connector on offense, and knock down just enough shots to keep opposing defenses honest.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 25

Who the Hornets should build around if they trade LaMelo Ball

When the Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball, they expected him to turn the franchise around. As a top-five pick with great passing skills and in-the-gym range, he was supposed to be the savior.

LaMelo Ball News / The Lead / November 24

Hornets Fans Are Tired of LaMelo Ball

The Hornets have been wandering in the proverbial wilderness of the NBA since, well, forever. Occasionally, they have seen glimpses of the promised land, but those are far and few in between.