Charlotte Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Hornets Notes: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel

The Hornets were again without rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who missed a second straight game due to a sprained left elbow. His availability for Friday’s contest at Orlando remains uncertain.

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Hornets finding confidence as play-in push takes shape

The Hornets remain on the outside of the Eastern Conference play-in picture, but they no longer look like a team going quietly. Charlotte is 10-20 after Tuesday’s win over Washington and has gone 6-6 over its past 12 games, a stretch that has helped stabilize a season that once felt like it was slipping away.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 24

Kon Knueppel's unselfish mindset embodies the Charlotte Hornets shift in play style

If you catch the Charlotte Hornets on the right night, you might get treated to some of the most beautiful and efficient basketball your eyes have ever seen.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 24

Stephen Curry To Charlotte Hornets? One League Analyst Thinks It’s Time

The idea once felt unthinkable, but Stephen Curry’s future with the Golden State Warriors is now being openly questioned in NBA circles. As the Warriors continue to unravel, prominent NBA podcaster Bill Simmons proposed that a dramatic pivot could be the cleanest solution for all sides.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

PJ Hall News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Hornets signing PJ Hall to two-way contract

The Hornets have agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Hall, a former All-ACC standout at Clemson, has spent the past year bouncing around on two-way contracts.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Drew Peterson News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Hornets officially waive Drew Peterson

The Hornets made a small but notable roster move. Charlotte waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced, opening up one of its two-way slots while keeping the standard 15-man roster intact.

PJ Hall News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Hornets To Sign PJ Hall To Two-Way Deal

The Hornets are adding more depth to their frontcourt, having agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero tells Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).

Drew Peterson News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Hornets Waive Drew Peterson

The Hornets have waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced in a press release. Peterson was on a two-way contract, so Charlotte’s 15-man standard roster remains full but one of the team’s three two-way slots is now open.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 24

Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Wizards with team performance

Eight Charlotte Hornets scored in double figures and the team recorded 35 assists in a comeback win over the Wizards. The Hornets chucked up a whole lot of threes and missed a whole lot of them early in the game.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / December 23

Hornets use the deep ball to sink Wizards

LaMelo Ball scored 23 with the help of four 3-point baskets and the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Washington Wizards 126-109 on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller poured in 20 points and Kon Knueppel provided 15 of his 19 points in the second half as the Hornets used a strong fourth quarter to defeat Washington for the second time this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Hornets secure 10th win of season behind excellent fourth quarter, take down Wizards

After falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action just a day later, taking on the 5-22 Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

LaMelo Ball gets heated with Kyshawn George after a flagrant foul

LaMelo Ball was almost ready to throw hands during Tuesday’s game. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets matched up on Tuesday against Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards.

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The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Breaking down the Hornets' starting lineup vs. the Washington Wizards

It's a quick turnaround for the Charlotte Hornets, who are back at home tonight to take on the divisional rival, the Washington Wizards. A few moments ago, Hornets head coach Charles Lee submitted his starting lineup.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / December 23

Charlotte's Kon Knueppel Becomes Fastest Player to Hit 100 3-Pointers

While the Charlotte Hornets likely aren't playoff contenders this season, the team has clearly made a step in the right direction after going 19-63 in 2024-25.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Predicting the final score for the Hornets' Christmas Eve Eve matchup with the Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets are back at home Tuesday night for a Christmas Eve Eve clash with the Washington Wizards. The Bugs won the first matchup between the two by 26 earlier this season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Game Preview: Charlotte Hornets host the Washington Wizards in divisional clash

After dismantling the Atlanta Hawks on their home floor last week, the Charlotte Hornets (9-20) quickly hit a wall away from the friendly confines of the Spectrum Center.

Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Collin Sexton mock trade: Could rumored interest turn into another Charlotte Hornets deadline deal?

Collin Sexton has been stuck in NBA purgatory for the majority of his NBA career. He spent four years on the post-LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers, three years on the post-Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz, and is currently coming off the bench for the lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets.