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Hornets Blow Out Short-Handed Heat 136-106 Behind LaMelo Ball’s Historic Night

Tuesday night at Spectrum Center, the Charlotte Hornets didn’t just win a basketball game. They put on a show. LaMelo Ball was electric. Coby White was unstoppable off the bench.

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3 Hornets 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

For the Queen City, the March Madness stakes extend far beyond the tournament brackets. Sure, the college basketball world descends into its annual frenzy of buzzer-beaters and Cinderella stories.

LaMelo Ball News / Field Level Media / March 17

LaMelo Ball orchestrates Hornets' second-half blowout of Heat

LaMelo Ball pumped in 30 points and distributed 13 assists as the Charlotte Hornets opened a seven-game homestand with a 136-106 victory against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Hornets announcer Eric Collins takes a shot at Tyler Herro during game

Eric Collins apparently thinks that Tyler Herro can be a little unethical with his scoring. The Charlotte Hornets television play-by-play announcer Collins was on the call for FanDuel Sports Network during Tuesday’s game between the Hornets and the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

LaMelo Ball savagely ruins Hornets social team’s St. Patrick’s Day game

The Charlotte Hornets shared a lighthearted St. Patrick’s Day video Tuesday, but star guard LaMelo Ball quickly stole the spotlight with a blunt and unexpected finish.

Bam Adebayo News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 17

Hornets Dodging a Bullet vs. Heat? Bam Adebayo Update Drops Before Key Clash

The Charlotte Hornets are dodging a major bullet tonight versus the Miami Heat. Coming off a crushing, tight defeat last time these two rivals faced, the Hornets are out for revenge tonight, and the Heat will likely not have Bam Adebayo.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 17

Charles Lee Discusses Urgency, Long Homestand, Health of the Roster + More

The Charlotte Hornets return to Spectrum Center for a seven-game homestead in their final 14 games of the regular season. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Charlotte Hornets Homestand: Can They Seize Their Play-In Lifeline?

The Charlotte Hornets homestand that begins tonight against the Miami Heat could not have come at a better time, or at a more dangerous one. Seven straight games at Spectrum Center, from March 17 through March 29, gives this team the perfect platform to solidify their play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 17

Score Predictions for a Massive Hornets vs Heat Divisional Matchup

The Charlotte Hornets (34-34) look to get over .500 again in their last of four regular season matchups against the Miami Heat (38-30) tonight at 7:00 PM at the Spectrum Center.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat: Prediction, Preview, Odds

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets (34-34) will battle against the Miami Heat (38-30) in one of the most intriguing matchups of their seven-game homestand.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Tyler Herro News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 17

Charlotte Hornets Return Home for Potential Play-In Preview Against Bam, Herro, and the Miami Heat

Does the NBA run through the Southeast Divison? People are talking. It seems like there is a marquee matchup involving a Southeast team every day (no, not you, Washington), and tonight is no exception.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 17

3 Charlotte Hornets Who Could Have Their Jerseys Retired After Dell Curry

Later this week, against the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets will retire Dell Curry's jersey. In his playing days, he was one of the best Hornets for a long time.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Hornets Announcer Drops 'Cut Up Like Coleslaw' Remark to Describe Pistons Star’s Physique

Much of the talk surrounding the Charlotte Hornets these days is either Kon Knueppel’s sudden rise, especially in the rookie ladder, or how the team went

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 16

Improved Hornets open long homestand vs. Heat

The revitalized Charlotte Hornets will work on better play at home when they face the Miami Heat on Tuesday to open a run of seven consecutive games in their own arena.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 16

NBA Expansion Could Hurt Hornets in More Ways Than One

The Charlotte Hornets were the beneficiaries of the last time NBA expansion happened. The city got a franchise back, the Bobcats, and while it has taken some time, fans who've been around are finally being rewarded.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 16

The Charlotte Hornets Are Oh So Close to Ending a Three-Year Drought

It's hard to believe that with just 14 games left in the regular season, the Charlotte Hornets are 34-34 and in a great position to make the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Hornets announcer reveals secret behind his energy, and it’s not coffee

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the more surprising teams in the NBA in recent months, suddenly turning themselves into a competent basketball team that has been reeling off wins consistently.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 16

John Wall, Steve Nash & Blake Griffin Take Firm Stance in Knueppel–Flagg Debate

With each game, Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel seems to inch another step closer to locking up the NBA's Rookie of the Year award. Early on in the season, that momentum was riding with the No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 16

Would It Be a Massive Disappointment if the Hornets Lose in the Play-In Tournament?

At this point, a Play-In Tournament spot is all but guaranteed for the Charlotte Hornets. They're 5.5 games up on the Milwaukee Bucks with 14 left to play, so they are all but assured to at least hold onto the 10th seed.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / March 16

Charlotte Hornets March Madness mock draft roundup

We’ve got a couple days off between games, why not? Selection Sunday was yesterday, so the basketball world is going to turn a lot of its attention to the college game for the next couple of weeks.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Kon Knueppel Card Market Hits New High With Record-Breaking Sale

Kon Knueppel’s hype isn’t just showing up on the court, it's now hitting the trading card market in a big way. One of the young star’s cards recently sold for a record-breaking price, becoming the most expensive Kon Knueppel trading card ever purchased.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 14