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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 5

Every Charlotte Hornets Retired Number and the Story Behind It

Retiring jerseys is a topic that will spur some kind of reaction from Hornet fans. Many would argue the team should be retiring more numbers, while others would say there haven’t been enough impactful players to warrant such an action.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Kon Knueppel Sits Behind Only the Three-Point King in NBA 2K 3-Point Rating

If you find yourself in need of a three-pointer during a game of NBA 2K27, you could not do much better than Charlotte Hornets Forward Kon Knueppel. On

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

The Charlotte Hornets Have a Tough Decision to Make for the Final Roster Spot

There are just fifteen players allowed to be on a standard NBA contract. Only about nine of them will see the court regularly, and only five of them will find themselves as consistent starters.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Brandon Miller Speaks on LaMelo Ball Trade, Leadership Criticism

The blockbuster trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves centered around point guard LaMelo Ball happened forty days ago, but for many in the Queen City, the sting of the move is still fresh.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Side-by-Side Comparison of Hornets This Past Season and the Revamped Roster

The Charlotte Hornets underwent a major shuffle this offseason. The current roster has some of the previous version's mainstays, but there are a lot of new faces and familiar faces elsewhere.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Every Move the Hornets Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures

For most, summer is a time to unwind, relax, and maybe swim a little. Unfortunately, that standard of living does not apply in the NBA, where summer is a time to make some big moves.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Hornets' Potential Trade Deadline Targets with $40.7M LaMelo Ball Exemption

The Charlotte Hornets have a $40.7 million trade exemption from the LaMelo Ball deal. It's the largest in NBA history, and it's use it or lose it. The Hornets have until next summer to use it, which means the trade deadline could be wildly interesting.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

Ranking Backup Point Guard Options Left for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets need a backup point guard. Christian Anderson Jr. is probably not quite ready to run the offense as the secondary guard, with a stint in the G League likely necessary.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 2

The Hornets Should Consider Trading Ryan Kalkbrenner...Just Not Right Now

It's wild how much just one season can change your outlook on a specific position. Before the start of the 2025-26 campaign, everyone thought, myself included, that the Charlotte Hornets would struggle mightily in the frontcourt with just Moussa Diabaté, Mason Plumlee, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 1

How the Charlotte Hornets Should Maximize Hannes Steinbach

The Charlotte Hornets' newest lottery pick, Hannes Steinbach, has already generated plenty of excitement among the fan base heading into his first professional season after an excellent four-game Summer League showcase.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 31

The Five Lineups the Charlotte Hornets Should Use During the 2026-27 Season

It’s time to play a little fantasy basketball. The Hornets got the players; now let’s figure out how it will all work. These are five lineups I’d like to see this season.

Mouhamadou Gueye News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Hornets Waive Mouhamadou Gueye

The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season.

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Scoot Henderson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 29

Scoot Henderson Mock Trade: Fixing Hornets' PG Depth with 1 Ironic Move

The Charlotte Hornets moved up in the lottery to the number two overall pick in 2023. Falling one spot shy of Victor Wembanyama (sorry to remind everyone), they were left with the pick of the litter.

Steph Curry News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

Why the Charlotte Hornets Should Not Trade for Stephen Curry This Summer

Stephen Curry ending his career in a Charlotte Hornets jersey would be a storybook ending for the ages. A storybook ending that could be closer to reality than fairytale at this point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NBA teams primed for a major drop-off in 2026-27

Here are three teams that look like they're headed for a decline in fortunes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Tosan Evbuomwan Signs With Barcelona

Tosan Evbuomwan, who spent time with four NBA teams over the past three seasons, has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, the Spanish club announced in a press release.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'He’s Loud': Kon Knueppel Reveals LaMelo Ball’s Locker Room Impact After Hornets Exit

Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball were lighting it up together, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dangerous duos in the league. It lasted just one season, however, before the Charlotte Hornets moved on from the veteran.

Charles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Charles Lee Discusses Hornets’ Offseason Moves

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Charlotte Hornets Linked to Veteran Guard This Offseason

The Charlotte Hornets could make additional moves this offseason to prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Charlotte made headlines earlier this month by trading away star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive four-team deal.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hottest Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. overreaction from 2026 Hornets Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets have changed the way in which they build their roster in recent years. In have come fundamentally sound players with a track record of winning, and out have gone athletically gifted but raw talents and players who haven’t already proven they can contribute to winning.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20