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Bam Adebayo News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 21
1 Realistic Trade the Charlotte Hornets Could Make For Bam Adebayo
The Charlotte Hornets and Bam Adebayo don't have bad blood, per se, but it's certainly not the most friendly relationship. The longtime Miami Heat star, though, would make an excellent addition to Charlotte's roster as they continue ascending the East.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 21
The Hornets Have to Keep Moussa Diabaté in Starting 5, But There's One Major Issue
Moussa Diabaté was a real revelation for the Charlotte Hornets this year, even if his traditional stats aren't gaudy. The Hornets took off when he was inserted into the starting lineup, and his advanced metrics are incredible.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 21
The Charlotte Hornets’ pre-lottery draft spots are set 
While the big draft pick shuffle is still almost three weeks away, the NBA did a little bit of housekeeping with the order of the picks. There aren’t any special tiebreakers to set the draft order of teams that finish with the same record.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 20
Jeff Peterson Hits Next Steps, LaMelo's Season, Draft Flexibility, What's Missing + More
The Charlotte Hornets are now shifting their full attention to the 2026 NBA Draft, free agency, and their development plans for the players who will be on the roster next season.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 20
NBA Mock Draft: Who Would the Charlotte Hornets Select if They Jump Up in the Lottery?
Charlotte Hornets fans -- let me be one of the first to welcome you to mock draft season. The sun is shining, the world is blossoming with shades of green, and your favorite accountants from Ernst & Young are preparing for their annual pilgrammage to the NBA Draft lottery Chicago in a few short weeks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 20
5 Steps to Making the Charlotte Hornets a Top-6 Team in Eastern Conference
The Charlotte Hornets had the NBA's best net rating in the calendar year of 2026, and yet they're not in the playoffs. It's difficult to reconcile that last fact with what we saw for over three full months.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 20
Grading Every Major Member of the Charlotte Hornets' Rotation in 2025-26 Season
The Charlotte Hornets' season came to an underwhelming and, quite frankly, shocking end last week in the Play-In Tournament. The Orlando Magic blew them out and sent them back to the lottery for the 10th straight year.
Tre Mann News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann is determined to return next season as a better player than he is today, and he blames himself for his team not making the playoffs.
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 18
Charles Lee Exit Interview: LaMelo's Next Step, Progress Made, Emotions of Loss + More
Roughly twelve hours after the loss to the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets held exit interviews, marking the final time the head coach Charles Lee and players spoke to the media this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons
LaVar Ball is back after the Charlotte Hornets’ elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament, and he has an idea to help the team realize its ambitions.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Miles Bridges News / EssentiallySports / April 18
LaMelo’s Car Crash Mocked, Miles Bridges’ Punch, Coach Escapes Fine and Other Moments You Missed From Magic vs Hornets
The Orlando Magic taught the Charlotte Hornets a painful lesson. When the lights are bright, being cute and flashy doesn’t work. The Magic got dirty, battling with physicality and claiming a dominant win to secure the eight seed.
LaMelo Ball News / HITC / April 18
Why LaMelo Ball blamed Charlotte Hornets head coach for Play-In loss vs. Orlando Magic
LaMelo Ball did not shy away from taking responsibility after the Charlotte Hornets’ Play-In loss, but his comments also pointed toward frustration with how the game was managed.
Charles Lee News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’
The Charlotte Hornets saw their 2025-26 campaign come to a brutal end with a 120-91 loss against the Orlando Magic, who will now play the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in their first-round series.
Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / April 18
LaMelo Ball Reacts To Hornets’ Embarrassing Loss To Magic In Play-In Tournament
The Orlando Magic blew out the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 at the Kia Center on Friday in the play-in tournament to crush their dreams of making the playoffs.
Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’
Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 19
Five moves the Hornets need to make to take the next step
The Hornets were a pleasant surprise this season despite falling short in the play-in tournament. With a solid young core, here are five move the team needs to make to take the next step.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets
In earning some redemption and continuing to make a name for himself, Paolo Banchero put on a show on Friday night. Banchero's performance led the Orlando Magic to a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, securing an actual spot in the NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Defense wins play-in games: Magic shut down Hornets offense to earn final playoff spot in East
Since the start of 2026, the Charlotte Hornets have had the best offense in the NBA. Against the Orlando Magic, that offense looked like the league's worst.
The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz
There are 45 players in NBA history that have averaged at least 2.0 made three-pointers-per-game in their career. How many of those players can you name in six minutes?
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments
LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the video here).
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Duke Reacts to Kon Knueppel News After Rookie NBA Season
Kon Knueppel had an incredible regular season for the Charlotte Hornets this year. Knueppel, who was picked fourth overall by the Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft, finished the regular season averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / April 15
Charlotte Hornets' Youth Continues to Lead Franchise Turnaround
On Tuesday night, the Charlotte Hornets secured the team's first postseason victory in nearly a decace, and the first Play-In victory in franchise history.
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
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