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5 Players the Charlotte Hornets Could Consider With the 14th Pick in the NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets have the 14th and 18th picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, and while they could package the two to move up, they may have to stay put as others aren't going to want to trade back in what appears to be a loaded draft class.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 21

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Profile: Ebuka Okorie

One day when we're all old and grey, we'll look back and remember 2026 as the year that NBA's valuation of the small guard tanked like Enron in 2001. Undersized lead creators who lack ancillary skills are a dime a dozen in the modern NBA, and teams across the league are treating them as such.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 21

There's a Huge Problem with a Brandon Miller Max Extension for the Hornets

Brandon Miller is obviously a good player. The former number two overall pick averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 43.5% shooting in 2025-26, his third (or second, since he missed almost all of last year) season in the NBA.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Last 40-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 21

10 Win-Now Trade Targets for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are adamant that they're not going to skip steps in this rebuild. That likely means they aren't accelerating any timeline just because they won 44 games and made the Play-In in 2025-26.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 21

Kon Knueppel named to all rookie first team

In some of the least surprising news of the offseason, Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel made the NBA’s All Rookie first team. Knueppel undeservedly lost out on Rookie of the Year honors to his former college teammate Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

What is The Biggest Mistake That the Charlotte Hornets Could Make This Offseason?

In 2021, there were few teams in the NBA who were happier than the Atlanta Hawks. After years of rebuilding, things were starting to look promising, as

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

The Charlotte Hornets' Forgotten Man: Liam McNeeley Faces a Pivotal Offseason Heading Into Year Two

Liam McNeeley has quickly become the Charlotte Hornets' forgotten man. The centerpiece of the trade the sent Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns, McNeeley essentially got the chance to redshirt in his rookie season in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

Assessing the Value of All 3 Charlotte Hornets' 2027 First-Round Picks

Thanks to the shrewd and effective business practices of GM Jeff Peterson, the Charlotte Hornets own three first-round picks next year (with a few potential protections affecting that).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

A Guard 14th Overall? Why the Hornets May Target a Backcourt Player in NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets are primarily in the market for frontcourt players this offseason. In the draft, they are routinely projected to take at least one but often two big men or forwards with their two draft picks.

Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / May 19

Despite No Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 Season Was a Success

It has been nearly one month since the Charlotte Hornets lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. That night, the vibes around the program were dark and pessimistic.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 19

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: 2 Prized Prospects Without Trading Up or Down

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in this draft and three in 2027. That's a glut of upcoming first-rounders, but they don't have the roster space to accommodate all that.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Friendship Factor: Miles Bridges' Value is Highest in Charlotte

Miles Bridges has had his fair share of controversy during his tenure in Charlotte. That’s about the nicest way you can put it. I want to take it a step further, though, and make sure to give credit and acknowledge the fact that: Miles Bridges' value is higher with the Hornets than anywhere else in the league.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Nate Ament

One of my favorite things about the NBA Draft is the impossibility that scouting is. As a natural optimist, I find myself thinking about what a player can be, not what they are not.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

The Hornets Should Not Give Up On Tidjane Salaün Just Yet

The Charlotte Hornets have been managed extremely well under GM Jeff Peterson. Through those two years, they have simply stacked up really smart moves.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Hornets Confidence Meter: Bridges Trade, Miller Extension + Other Possibilities

The Charlotte Hornets may not have any major pressing issues to attend to this offseason, but they have plenty to figure out in the next few months. How confident should we be about certain things taking place?

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 18

Charlotte Hornets post-combine mock draft roundup

The NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, which means that all that stands between us and the 2026 NBA Draft are individual workouts and maybe a trade or two.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Profile: Cameron Carr

The 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets were one of the league's premier three-point shooting teams. According to Cleaning the Glass, Charlotte attempted the second-highest frequency of threes in the league while connecting on the third highest percentage.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

How I Changed My Own Mind on Brandon Miller's Extension in Charlotte

Brandon Miller and his extension are the talk of Charlotte right now. Despite the mixed opinions from Hornets fans, it’s far from the most controversial rookie extension there’s ever been.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

The Hornets Have One Underrated Weakness — Three Players Who Could Fix It

When it comes to trying to identify where the Charlotte Hornets can improve the roster this offseason, two things are at the top of everyone's mind — the frontcourt and physicality.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 13

Hornets’ Miles Bridges seeks psychological evaluation in ongoing dispute with ex

Hornets forward Miles Bridges has asked a court to order a psychological evaluation of his ex-girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, as part of an ongoing legal dispute, according to a report from TMZ.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son

LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son.

Charles Lee News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Hornets announce big news about HC Charles Lee

The Hornets went 19-63 in Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA play-in tournament.

Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Hornets’ Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Hornets forward Brandon Miller has undergone surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, the team announced today in a press release. The Hornets didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Miller or confirm that he’ll be ready for the 2026/27 season.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / April 30

Hornets’ Moussa Diabate Wins 2025/26 Hustle Award

Hornets big man Moussa Diabate is the winner of the NBA’s Hustle Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today. The Hustle Award, which debuted in 2017, isn’t voted on by media members, players, or executives like other end-of-season awards.