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One can quibble about the quality of the depth, but there's no arguing that the Charlotte Hornets have more NBA-level talent on their roster than they have in some time.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 26

Charles Lee Has One Request for Hornets Players When They’re Out in Charlotte

Over the weekend, Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller hosted the first-ever Brandon Miller Celebrity Pickleball Classic - Paddle for Purpose. The event,

Naz Reid News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 26

Hornets F Naz Reid Tabbed as a Breakout Candidate for the 2026-27 Season

If you had told me a few years ago that the Charlotte Hornets would eventually trade LaMelo Ball, and the centerpiece of the deal would be Naz Reid, in addition to a first-round pick well down the line, I wouldn't have believed you.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25

Hornets Crash and Burn in NBA Power Rankings After LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges Trades

At the end of last season, the Charlotte Hornets had really ascended into a tier of NBA teams they haven't been in for decades, maybe ever. They hovered around the top 10 in plenty of power rankings for a while before finally passing that elusive threshold.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Sion James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24

Sion James' Path to Becoming a Staple in the Charlotte Hornets' Rotation

Sion James' rookie season has become underrated. There are some clear flaws in his game that we will touch on later, but for the most part, James didn't look like your average 33rd overall pick in his maiden NBA voyage.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24

By Trading LaMelo, the Hornets Knew It Meant Miles Bridges Would Be Next

Remember earlier in LaMelo Ball's career how everyone was saying that the Hornets need to keep Miles Bridges around (pre-off-court incident) to keep him happy?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24

Updated Ranking of Charlotte Hornets' Most Expensive Contracts

While they're still not flush with cash, the Charlotte Hornets did do a lot of shuffling with contracts this offseason, including moving off of two of their most expensive players.

Dennis Schroder News / TWSN / August 24

Why Does Dennis Schroder Get Traded So Often?

After the recent trade to the Charlotte Hornets, Dennis Schroder has now been traded 9 times. 6 times since 2024. Truly the journeyman of all journeymen. The thing is: it was not always this way.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Habit / August 23

The truth behind the Hornets’ decision to trade LaMelo Ball is finally out

After making what was arguably the most surprising move of the off-season, the Charlotte Hornets have finally revealed why they traded star LaMelo Ball.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 23

What Will Define a Successful 2026-27 Season for the Charlotte Hornets?

Expectations are all over the place for the Charlotte Hornets in 2026-27. Despite trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, much of the national media believes the Hornets are in a better, or just as good, place.

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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.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22

The Hornets Are Getting Roasted for Framing Play-In Net for Coby White

The Charlotte Hornets came oh so close to playing in a best-of-seven series for the first time since 2016. Well, sort of. They got crushed by the Orlando Magic in the deciding game for the No.

LaMelo Ball News / AirJordanChronicles / August 22

Hornets release behind-the-scenes video of LaMelo Ball trade

The Charlotte Hornets have given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the thinking that went into their surprising decision to trade LaMelo Ball this offseason.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22

Three Player Comps for Hannes Steinbach: Floor, Median & Ceiling

The Charlotte Hornets had a disappointing Summer League. They entered as reigning champions and left with a 1-4 record and a bunch of players who disappointed with their performances.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Hornets get roasted by fans after framing NBA Play-In Tournament net

Success can be relative in the NBA. Despite failing to make the playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets had plenty to celebrate last season. They surpassed their win total from the previous two campaigns combined and delivered the Spectrum Center a rousing NBA Play-In Tournament victory over the Miami Heat.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21

Behind-the-Scenes Access Revealed How the Hornets Viewed Their Future With LaMelo

I'm still not sure the Charlotte Hornets made the right decision to trade LaMelo Ball. The timing of the deal didn't make a whole lot of sense, especially after they just put together one of the most impressive stretches we've seen in the NBA with a five-man lineup that produced some historic numbers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson Explains Why LaMelo Ball Trade Led To Miles Bridges Exit

Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson has explained why trading LaMelo Ball ultimately made moving Miles Bridges feel like the natural next step in the franchise’s long-term plan In a behind-the-scenes look detailing the Hornets’ offseason decision-making, Peterson revealed that the front office knew the two moves were connected.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 19

Dennis Schröder Film Breakdown: What Can the Charlotte Hornets Expect From the Veteran Guard?

Dennis Schröder has been around the block a time or two. The veteran point guard will be suiting up for his 12th different team next season, the Charlotte Hornets, with 912 games and 24721 career minutes under his belt.

Dennis Schroder News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Dennis Schroder addresses misconception about being traded so much

Dennis Schroder does not want any pity points for being one of the most traded players in NBA history. The veteran combo guard was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets last week — a deal that resulted in him landing on his 12th team in 14 NBA seasons.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / August 17

Dennis Schroder: Hornets are ‘a better situation for me’ than Cavs

Dennis Schroder isn’t complaining about being traded by the Cavaliers. Actually, he seems pretty happy about it. Schroder told German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung that he views his move to the Hornets as “a better situation for me,” citing the difficult role he had alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in Cleveland.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Dennis Schröder Views Trade To Hornets As ‘Better Situation For Me’

Dennis Schröder believes he’ll have a better opportunity to succeed with the Hornets than he did with the Cavaliers, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Fadeaway World / August 15

Dorian Finney-Smith Could Be On The Trade Block As Hornets Look To Fix Logjam

Following the LaMelo Ball trade, the Charlotte Hornets have entered a period of uncertainty. Without a star or any clear direction for the future, nobody knows what to expect from this Hornets team or what moves they might make to elevate their position in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.

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