Charlotte Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

Charlotte Hornets NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets, and Updates

After a dreadful first month of the 2025-26 season, where the Charlotte Hornets went 4-14, things have turned around in a big way, largely due to the roster finally being healthy.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

Why Lonzo Ball Makes Little Sense for the Hornets as a Backup Guard Option

Just one year ago, I wrote an article detailing how the Charlotte Hornets should make a run at then-Bulls guard Lonzo Ball. It would give the Hornets another ball handler who can play excellent defense as well as playmake, and would give Charlotte an extremely quality starter for when [LaMelo Ball] is out.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / February 3

Hornets owner to play in the celebrity game at All Star Weekend

The Charlotte Hornets announced that owner Rick Schnall is going to be playing in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game as part of All Star Weekend. This is huge piece of news for Hornets fans.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

No All-Stars, No Problem: The Hornets’ Surge to Winning Basketball is More Important

The last thing the Charlotte Hornets need amidst a seven-game win streak is a distraction. Fuel to the ever-growing Hornets fire, however? Charlotte and head coach Charles Lee will take all the NBA will give… even if by way of an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve snub. Ultimately, the absence of a Hornets player came down to timing.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

The Charlotte Hornets' Backup Point Guard Situation is Dire

LaMelo Ball is an astonishing +14.1 points when he's on the floor versus when he's off. Pretty much everything, even on defense, improves when he plays.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

Charlotte Hornets Players and Coach React to Win Over New Orleans, Extending Winning Streak to Seven Games

The Charlotte Hornets battled back from a 22-point defecit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans for their seventh consecutive win, matching the team's 5th largest comeback in team history.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3

Would a Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Help Charlotte Hornets More Than Miles Bridges?

The Charlotte Hornets have the resources to go out and make a big trade. With things in Memphis not going terribly well, trade rumors involving both Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Cavs, Hornets Hold Preliminary Convos About Ball Brothers Trade

In The Stein Line’s latest rumor roundup, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer’s focus is on the Cavaliers’ James Harden-centric trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Pat Connaughton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

NBA veteran dyes his hair blonde after losing team’s fantasy football league

NBA veteran Pat Connaughton may want to stick to basketball rather than try his luck again in fantasy football. The Charlotte Hornets guard stood out despite not taking the court during their Monday game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Charles Lee News / Total Pro Sports / February 3

Charles Lee’s Locker Room Energy Sums Up The Hornets’ Seven-Game Win Streak

The Charlotte Hornets are in some red-hot form at the moment. While they are still lingering in 11th position at the moment, the team has shown some incredible improvements in the present time.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 2

Takeaways From the Charlotte Hornets' Comeback Win Over the New Orleans Pelicans

Lucky number seven. With a 102-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets ran their win streak to seven games, the longest current streak in the NBA and the franchise's longest since 2016.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel enters Stephen Curry 3-point territory amid record pursuit

Kon Knueppel entered Stephen Curry territory with his rookie feat in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Hornets extend winning streak to seven with win over Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.

Terry Rozier will receive his $26.6M salary despite gambling allegations

Nets are making history for other teams

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards talks trash to Ja Morant during game

Victor Wembanyama takes shot at defender who had a dirty hit on him

Former star unsure Cooper Flagg can match Luka Doncic’s impact in Dallas