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LaMelo Ball's Unexpected Goal Outside of Basketball Emerges Amid NBA Season

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has already missed five out of 11 games so far this season, but he's shown why he was a top-three draft pick when he has played.

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Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel Tops Latest Rookie Rankings

So far, the 2025 NBA Draft class is looking to be the best we've seen in years. So far, eight first-year players are averaging double-figure points, with many of the top picks living up to expectations thus far.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Bill Simmons labels Kon Knueppel his stealth ROY candidate

Though the Charlotte Hornets are 4-7, their rookie forward Kon Knueppel is putting up some solid numbers. Knueppel is averaging 16.6 PPG and 6.4 RPG and shooting 39.8% from 3-point range.

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LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / November 14

LaMelo Ball’s U.S. President Comment Made $15.7M Impact on His NBA Career

We have to revisit the 2020 NBA draft for this one! Three prospects had the Timberwolves bamboozled. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and James Wiseman could all have been the number one picks.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 14

Charlotte Hornets urged to send back Mavericks' first-round pick in mock trade

With how things are going for the Dallas Mavericks, the 2027 pick that the Charlotte Hornets own looks better and better all the time. The Luka Doncic trade, Anthony Davis' injury, Kyrie Irving's injury, and Cooper Flagg's slightly slower start suggest that the Mavericks could tear it down and be pretty bad by that point.

Pat Connaughton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 14

Former NBA Champion Pat Connaughton has found himself a role in Charlotte

"When we made the trade for Pat, I talked to him and I said, 'You're probably not making the team." After spending seven years and winning an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Connaughton was dealt alongside two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets this summer for Vasilije Micic.

Kon Knueppel News / EasySportz / November 14

Kon Knueppel Is Everything the Hornets Could Hope He Would Be

Charlotte rookie shines early as the franchise’s next big thing When the Charlotte Hornets selected Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, they weren’t just drafting talent—they were investing in reliability.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / November 14

NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Warriors

LaMelo Ball looks ready to rejoin the fun. The Hornets star is listed as probable for Friday in Milwaukee, per The Charlotte Observer’s Rod Boone. Ball has missed the past five games with a right ankle impingement and recently logged G League practice work, which head coach Charles Lee framed as a strong step toward a return.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

Hornets, Bucks hope to have stars back for NBA Cup clash

Meeting for the second time in as many games, the Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets in a Group C matchup in NBA Cup play on Friday.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Hornets Announce LaMelo Ball News After 5 Missed Games

LaMelo Ball was having a hot start to the NBA season for the Charlotte Hornets before an ankle injury got in the way. In his first six games of the season, the All-Star point guard has produced averages of 23.3 points on 43.0% shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.7 steals, while also knocking down 3.3 triples on a 33.3% clip.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 13

The Charlotte Hornets have a solid starting lineup we never get to see

The Charlotte Hornets have not had their starting lineup very often, but when they have, it's been a very solid unit. Injuries to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller mean that the Hornets have had to use a few different starting fives, none of them nearly as good as the main one.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 13

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Moussa Diabate have unequivocally shut the door on questions about Charlotte's front line

It didn't take long for the Charlotte Hornets' biggest question marks to redefine themselves as emphatic exclamation points. The chatter reverberating about Charlotte's roster construction ahead of opening night centered around the lack of talent at the center position.

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Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 13

Kon Knueppel takes pole position in official NBA rookie ladder

If the season ended today, it would be difficult not to award the Rookie of the Year award to Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. He's been incredible so far, and despite this being a highly-touted rookie class, Knueppel has done better than pretty much all his peers.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 13

Charlotte Hornets urged to swap Miles Bridges for former NBA champion

If the NBA trade deadline were today, would the Charlotte Hornets make some moves? They probably would, because they have assets to play with (namely, some expiring contracts), and they're not as competitive as they'd like to be, thanks to key injuries.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 13

Hornets did not overreact to Bucks third quarter run, win first game in 10 days

After three straight losses, the Charlotte Hornets hosted the 7-4 Milwaukee Bucks without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was the fifth straight missed game for LaMelo Ball, who practiced with the Greensboro Swarm yesterday.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 13

'I’m Getting More Comfortable Every Game' – Charlotte Hornets Rookie Couldn’t Miss in the Team’s Win Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The Charlotte Hornets snapped their three-game losing skid at home with a 111-100 upset of the Milwaukee Bucks yesterday, as six players notched double-digit points.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Hornets control Giannis-less Bucks to break losing skid

Miles Bridges scored 20 points and rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner made all eight of his shots from the field as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 111-100 on Wednesday night.

Miles Bridges News / thePeachBasket / November 12

What’s Fueling Miles Bridges’ Most Complete Stretch Yet?

In a season defined by injuries and uncertainty, Miles Bridges has found himself back in the spotlight — and this time, he’s answering the call. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller sidelined and several others fighting through pain, Bridges has stepped into the lead role the Charlotte Hornets desperately need.

Charlotte Hornets News / LWOSports.com / November 12

The Charlotte Hornets’ Enduring Injury Curse and the Emergence of New Cornerstones

The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to mark a turning point for the Charlotte Hornets. With a new coaching staff, an offseason focused on adding veteran depth, and the anticipated return of a healthy young core led by LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, optimism reigned supreme in the “Queen City”.

Miles Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

Hornets’ Miles Bridges is latest star to complain about refs favoring Lakers

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges voiced his frustration with officiating after Monday night’s 121-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the latest player to question whether the Lakers receive preferential treatment from referees.