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Bucks officially waive Damian Lillard, other point guard

The Bucks have officially waived point guards Damian Lillard and Vasilije Micic, according to the transaction log at NBA.com. Both moves had been anticipated as Milwaukee looked to clear the cap space necessary to sign free agent center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107MM contract.

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Lonzo Ball Gets Real On How LaVar's 'Tough Love' Approach Impacted His Life

In an appearance on the 'Angel Reese Show,' NBA point guard Lonzo Ball gave some insight on what it's like to have LaVar as his dad. Growing up, Lonzo admitted that his father used brutal methods to try and bring out the best in his boys.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

Kon Knueppel pro comps: Who exactly did the Hornets draft?

Kon Knueppel shot up draft boards late in the college basketball season and into the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. His play, particularly while Cooper Flagg was sidelined, impressed, and his traits made him pretty desirable in the lottery.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

The '30+ point duos in an NBA Finals game' quiz

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

NBA insiders laud Hornets' offseason: 'The boat's rowing in the right direction'

The Charlotte Hornets have made quite a few moves this offseason. The future will ultimately determine if any of it was worthwhile, but for now, the impression is that the Hornets are slowly turning things around.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

NBA insider predicts Hornets will flip Collin Sexton, Spencer Dinwiddie

The Charlotte Hornets raised eyebrows when they traded Jusuf Nurkic for another guard in Collin Sexton. Since then, they've only made more moves to add to the backcourt while seemingly ignoring the frontcourt.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

CBS Sports 2026 Mock Draft teases major shakeup for Hornets

The Hornets are coming off an impressive 2025 NBA Draft haul, adding four new faces to an already young roster — all of them on standard NBA contracts.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 7

The Hornets have a roster crunch while we wait for moves to become official

The Charlotte Hornets hit us with a flurry of moves starting on draft night. To catch you up if you’ve been living under a rock, here are all of the transactions

Tidjane Salaun News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Tidjane Salaun’s Grit Is Starting to Pay Off in Charlotte

Last season, Tidjane Salaun looked more like a long-term project than a polished NBA player. His rookie campaign was filled with multiple growing pains that included shooting slumps and defensive lapses that left many questioning if Charlotte’s sixth overall pick was ready for the big stage.

Pat Connaughton News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Charlotte Hornets Officially Announce Trade With Bucks

Pat Connaughton has been a very valuable role player for the Milwaukee Bucks in each of the previous seven seasons. On Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets officially announced that they have traded for the former Notre Dame star.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

Hornets' backcourt jam puts Nick Smith Jr. firmly on the trade radar

The Charlotte Hornets have a surplus of guards, and with the team signing all four of its draft picks to standard contracts, they are four over the 15-man roster limit.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

Standard contracts for Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James trigger trade talks for Hornets

It’s not a matter of if trades are coming for the Hornets — it’s when. The Hornets will need to clear roster space over the next few months as the NBA offseason kicks into full gear.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

These two Hornets have the most to prove in Summer League — here’s why

The Hornets came out of the draft with one of the deepest rookie classes in the league — four guys who could help right away. Now, with the Summer League roster officially out, it’s time to see who’s ready to fight for a real role come October.

Josh Okogie News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

Pushing back Josh Okogie's guarantee date buys the Hornets more time to find a trade

The Charlotte Hornets have transformed much of their roster in the last couple of years ,and it seems that Jeff Peterson is no longer interested in sitting idle.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

What remaining fireworks could we expect from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason?

The NBA offseason is underway, and the firework show has just started for the Charlotte Hornets. Multiple trades have gone down, with the team sending out its top two centers and bringing in new pieces to build around LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Charlotte Hornets projected as a top trade destination for Nets' big man

The Brooklyn Nets' loss could be the Charlotte Hornets' gain. With five first-round rookies coming in and Cam Johnson leaving via trade, the Nets are likely going full tilt with the rebuild, and there could be even more trades coming.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Tre Mann's Hornets deal considered one of NBA's biggest overpays in free agency

The Charlotte Hornets declined Tre Mann's qualifying option, thereby dropping his restricted status and making him easily available to everyone in the NBA.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Is Jeff Peterson setting up for a big-time move for the Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the most active teams in the NBA so far this offseason. They have made numerous trades, signed free agents, and have been accumulating assets in the midst of it all.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Mason Plumlee could be this year's Taj Gibson for the Hornets

Mason Plumlee has returned to the Charlotte Hornets just a couple of years after being traded away. Plumlee proved to be a resourceful center who can rebound, pass, and give a high level of effort.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Hornets announce news on Kon Knueppel, other draft picks

The Hornets will have a roster crunch to deal with at some point before the season begins.

Charlotte Hornets 2025 Summer League Roster

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3

Queen's Guard: Making sense of the Charlotte Hornets' free agency plan

Since adding four rookies via the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets have acquired five players: Collin Sexton, Mason Plumlee, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton, and Spencer Dinwiddie.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

Charlotte Hornets 2025 Summer League Roster

The Charlotte Hornets have announced their 2025 Summer League roster ahead of competition in Las Vegas from July 10-20. Assistant coach Chris Jent will serve as head coach, leading a staff that includes Blaine Mueller, Ryan Frazier, Jermaine Bucknor, Kemba Walker, D.J.

Tre Mann News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Tre Mann Re-Signs With Hornets on 3-Year, $24M Deal

One year ago, Tre Mann was a promising midseason acquisition. Today, he’s a cornerstone of the Charlotte Hornets’ rebuild. The Hornets have officially re-signed Mann to a three-year, $24 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Tre Mann News / Field Level Media / July 1

Report: Hornets reach 3-year, $24M deal with Tre Mann

The Charlotte Hornets came to terms with point guard Tre Mann on a three-year, $24 million contract Tuesday, according to an ESPN report. The Hornets allowed Mann to become an unrestricted free agent by declining to tender him a qualifying offer in the $7 million range, but moved quickly on the first day of free agency to lock him up.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29