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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11
Bulls, Hornets set to meet after working to fix flaws
The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have embraced the time off before their next game, with plenty to fix in advance of Friday night's meeting at Charlotte.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 11
NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Wizards, Heat, Tyler Herro
Kon Knueppel is off to the kind of start that gets you noticed. The Hornets rookie wing sits atop Zach Harper’s latest ranking of the league’s top first-year players for The Athletic, edging out former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg.
Kon Knueppel News / The Lead / December 11
Kon Knueppel Has Taken Over the Rookie of the Year Race
The best rookie in the 2025 NBA draft class isn’t the flashy Cooper Flagg. It’s not Dylan Harper. It’s not high-flying VJ Edgecombe. Instead, the man leading the way in the Rookie of the Year race is a 6-foot-6 guard out of Duke with four brothers!
The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11
LaMelo Ball given unfair title amid trade buzz involving hypocritical Kings
LaMelo Ball's trade value continues to attract headlines as the most buzz-worthy narrative attached to the Charlotte Hornets these days, outside of the electric rookie season that Kon Knueppel's having.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11
How Charlotte Hornets can get involved in hypothetical Anthony Davis mega trade
In 2012, the Charlotte Hornets were absolutely robbed of a chance to draft Anthony Davis. Now, all these years later, he's still a superstar, and he's potentially available in a trade.
KJ Simpson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10
KJ Simpson continues to be ready when the Charlotte Hornets call his name
Sitting on a two-way contract, earning a rotation spot in the NBA is an uphill battle for KJ Simpson. He was selected with the 42nd overall pick in 2024 by the Charlotte Hornets, set to sit behind a guard rotation manned by LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr, and Seth Curry.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10
LaMelo Ball's value to Hornets called into question, but trade also feels unlikely
This was supposed to be the season that Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball stayed healthy, produced, and silenced his loudest critics. Sadly, that hasn't happened.
LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / December 9
LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Get a 'Metallic' Makeover
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's signature PUMA basketball shoes are always some of the most popular sneakers for young NBA fans. The PUMA MB.05 has continued that trend with a handful of exciting drops.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
The Prince who was Promised: Cam Boozer and the Charlotte Hornets are the perfect match
For the majority of NBA teams, it is far too early to be discussing ping pong balls and lottery prospects. For the Charlotte Hornets, it seems as if it is never too early, and this year is no exception.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
Charlotte Hornets report card: How has the team performed at the quarter-season mark?
Let's take stock of the Charlotte Hornets' season as the quarter(ish) mark. The Hornets have played 24 games in 2025-26 and the results have varied. For the most part, the team has struggled to consistently win games due to a swath of injuries to their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
Jonathan Kuminga mock trade: How Hornets can land enticing young player
The Charlotte Hornets should call the Golden State Warriors. For the second straight year, Jonathan Kuminga is falling out of favor. His RFA stint lasted forever and ended unsatisfyingly for him, and he just played zero minutes in a loss.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8
Mark Williams powers Suns to big win over Timberwolves
Suns center Mark Williams showed his true potential during Phoenix's big win on Monday night.
Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8
Liam McNeeley's development is right on schedule for the Charlotte Hornets
His success didn't come as quickly as it did for the rest of the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class, but don't be mistaken; Liam McNeeley is right on schedule.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8
Bill Simmons compares Kon Knueppel to Celtics Hall of Famer not named Larry Bird
Comparison might be the thief of joy, but fans and analysts can't stop comparing Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to other NBA greats these days. Knueppel has been likened to Klay Thompson and even Devin Booker recently.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8
2025 NBA re-draft proves Charlotte Hornets knocked it out of the park
With picks four, 29, 33, and 34 (thanks to a draft-day trade with the Phoenix Suns), the Charlotte Hornets were able to select Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, all of whom look like key pieces of the future.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 8
Recap/Analysis: Hornets fall short in competitive game against Nuggets 
The depleted Charlotte Hornets battled, but they couldn’t quite keep pace with the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets went toe to toe with the Nuggets from the outset.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 7
Score predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' matchup with the Denver Nuggets
The Charlotte Hornets finally got back in the win column for the first time in a long time, the other night, taking down the Toronto Raptors on the road.
Nikola Jokic News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 7
Hornets look to keep momentum while hosting Jokic-led Nuggets
The Hornets (7-16) return home on Sunday, this time hosting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (16-6) for an intraconference clash. The Nuggets dominated the recent matchups between these teams with seven straight wins.
Tidjane Salaun News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 7
Tidjane Salaun's career night a reflection of Hornets' sound developmental program
The Charlotte Hornets blew out the Raptors in Toronto on Friday, and the night belonged to 20-year-old NBA sophomore Tidjane Salaun. Salaun, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, finished with a career-high 21 points in Toronto on a ridiculous 5-of-6 from three-point range.
Tidjane Salaun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Hornets’ Tidjane Salaun reflects on career game in blowout win over Raptors
The Charlotte Hornets were desperate to break free from the losing column, and Tidjane Salaun rose as the unlikely hero by erupting for a career-high that completely reshaped the night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / December 5
Hornets star LaMelo Ball exits game vs. Raptors with injury
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was unable to finish Friday’s game at Toronto, having been ruled out in the second half with left ankle soreness.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / November 25
Hornets' Miles Bridges has high praise for rookie sensation Kon Knueppel
As is the case most seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, it's been a disappointing start to the year. Charlotte will enter Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the New York Knicks at 4-13 and slowly falling further back from the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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