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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 19
Play-In Disappointment Should Make the Charlotte Hornets' Offseason Plans Crystal Clear
Grant Williams summarized the Charlotte Hornets' late-season loss to the Detroit Pistons in three simple words. "...they punked us." That result, plus the drubbing Charlotte received at the hands of the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament, should make their offseason plans pretty clear.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season
The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 season is officially over following their play-in loss against the Orlando Magic this past week. But one of the bright spots of the Hornets’ impressive season was the emergence of rookie wing Kon Knueppel.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 19
Pat Connaughton Sticks Up for LaMelo Ball, Explains How Real His Desire is to Win
Just when much of the national media was starting to realize that LaMelo Ball is indeed a winning player who cares about basketball, the final week of his season had some pundits going back to their initial thoughts about him.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic
The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period.
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.
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.
NBA News / At The Hive / April 18
Recap/Analysis: Hornets season comes to an end in blowout loss to Magic 
The Charlotte Hornets were bullied and thoroughly outplayed by the Orlando Magic, who sent them home with a blowout loss in the second round of the play-in.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Hornets makes NBA history with play-in loss vs. Magic
The Charlotte Hornets dropped their play-in contest against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, officially bringing their fun season to an end. Led by the
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting
Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic
The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic
The Charlotte Hornets magical season came to an end on Friday night when the team lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. LaMelo Ball and Co.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17
Despite a Familiar Ending, Things Are Different For These Charlotte Hornets
Well, that wasn't the storybook ending people have in mind when they think about Orlando. The Charlotte Hornets' season is officially over, ending at the hands of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic in yet another Play-In Tournament drubbing.
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.
Paolo Banchero 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.
Kon Knueppel 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.
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