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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Hornets Wrap Up Summer League Action with Fourth Straight Loss

The one-year reign of Summer League supremacy is now really over for the Charlotte Hornets. On Friday night, the team officially wrapped up their time in Las Vegas, playing and losing a consolation game to the Sacramento Kings 92-90.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 18

Hornets drop summer league finale to Kings

Hannes Steinbach recorded another double double and Tidjane Salaun chipped in 18 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Charlotte Hornets to beat the Sacramento Kings.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

3 Bold Predictions for the Charlotte Hornets This Season

The Charlotte Hornets do not remotely resemble the 2025-26 version of the team. Things have drastically changed, and they could change even more ahead of the regular season.

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Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 16

Is Hannes Steinbach Ready to be the Hornets' Starting Center? The Magic 8 Ball Says...

Though the Hornets failed in their attempt to repeat as Summer League champions, there was still plenty of good to come out of this year’s trip to Las Vegas.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 16

Early Look at 2027 Draft Options for Charlotte Hornets — Six Names to Watch

The Charlotte Hornets could own three first-round draft picks in the 2027 draft. After a whirlwind offseason, it is highly likely that they do. The Dallas Mavericks owe them their first (top-two protected), as do the Miami Heat (lottery-protected).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15

How did the Hornets' Three First Round Picks in Wednesday Night's Game Perform?

Despite winning their first game of the Summer League over the Orlando Magic, it seems more like revenge for how the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 season ended rather than a display of talent.

LaMelo Ball News / AirJordanChronicles / July 15

'Gotta lot of innings under the Belt': Timberwolves President sends clear availability message to LaMelo Ball

The Minnesota Timberwolves have pulled off a big move by signing NBA star LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. However, the Timberwolves’ president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly, made it clear to Ball about his availability for next season.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15

With a Crucial Season on the Horizon, Brandon Miller's Moment is Now

With LaMelo Ball now living a new life out west in Minnesota, that then begs the question as to who is the new face of the Charlotte Hornets. Some would like to believe it’s Kon Knueppel.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15

Which Three Charlotte Hornets Face the Toughest Fight for Rotation Minutes?

There are just 18 players under contract for the Charlotte Hornets. About nine to ten of those players will actually see the floor regularly for the team, and seven to eight will actually see the floor if the team make the postseason.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15

Nightmare Scenario is Beginning to Unfold for Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets had a problem. They needed to find a way to survive the non-LaMelo Ball minutes. They re-signed Tre Mann, drafted Sion James, and signed Collin Sexton, but none of it worked, so they flipped Sexton for Coby White.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 15

LaMelo Ball, Josh Green Comment on Trade From Hornets to Timberwolves

The LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte is officially over, and a new era begins with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Tuesday, LaMelo and Josh Green were officially introduced to the Minnesota media during a press conference, where both players also received their new jerseys.

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LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

LaMelo Ball’s 6-word declaration will fire up Timberwolves fans

LaMelo Ball turned heads during his introductory press conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The point guard who was traded for in one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason spoke on his brilliant backcourt pairing with Anthony Edwards, he gave his sales pitch to LeBron James, and he talked about much more.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 14

Can the New-Look Hornets Somehow Top Last Year's 44-Win Total?

Jeff Peterson hit the reset button this offseason instead of building on what the Charlotte Hornets were able to do this past season, reaching 44 wins, and making the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 14

Hornets Star Grant Williams Reacts to Losing 'Incredible' LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges

If you haven't heard, the Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. It was a huge surprise to see the Hornets offload two pieces of the NBA's best five-man unit from last season, so understandably, it's all anyone can talk about.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Hornets’ ‘quiet’ acquisition from Timberwolves as part of 4-team LaMelo Ball trade

The blockbuster four-team trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated NBA headlines this offseason. However, one of the deal’s lesser-known pieces could prove valuable for the Charlotte Hornets down the road.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Hornets Trade Miles Bridges To Suns

July 13: The trade is now official, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer tweets. June 26: The Hornets and Suns have agreed to a trade, according to Shams

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Charlotte Hornets Summer League Takeaways: McNeeley's Breakout, Anderson Jr.'s Development and More

The Charlotte Hornets have been eliminated from (Summer League) playoff contention. With back-to-back losses, the Hornets' will fall short in their attempt to go back-to-back in Vegas.

LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / July 12

Hornets HC Opens Up On The Challenges Of LaMelo Ball’s Departure

After a spectacular run through the second half of the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets looked primed to be a more competitive unit in the upcoming campaign.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Hornets Executive Explains LaMelo Ball Trade

The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9