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The Eastern Conference is pretty tight, at least from five through 10. The fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors are just 3.5 games ahead of the 10th-seeded Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

A Charlotte Hornets Fan's Guide to Hate-Watching the NBA Tonight

The Charlotte Hornets do not play today after dismantling the Brooklyn Nets last night. That may have been an expected result, but it's a big win nonetheless.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

NBA Insider Forecasts Charlotte Hornets' Playoff Fate as Season Winds Down

Twice in franchise history, the Charlotte Hornets have made the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the East. Both times, they were the 10th seed, meaning they were one-and-done.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

How many of the players to make the most free throws in each NBA season since the ABA/NBA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Brandon Miller News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller Praises the Team’s Chemistry in Rout of the Brooklyn Nets

Charlotte Hornets swingman Brandon Miller lauded the team’s much-improved play and resolve after they secured their 40th win of the season, following a 117-86 rout against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Observations From the Greensboro Swarm's First Playoff Win in Franchise History

For the first time in their 10-year franchise history, the Greensboro Swarm have won a game in the G-League Playoffs. One can hope that the Swarm's triumph over the Maine Celtics is a harbinger of things to come for their parent squad, the Charlotte Hornets, but if nothing else, it is a continuation of the franchise's top-to-bottom facelift.

Brandon Miller News / Field Level Media / March 31

Brandon Miller scores 25 as Hornets rout Nets

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in three quarters as the Charlotte Hornets seized control early and rolled to a 117-86 rout of the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals why Kon Knueppel deserves Rookie of the Year amid historic season

Kon Knueppel has established himself as one of the NBA’s rising stars during a dominant rookie campaign. The 19-year-old’s impact for the playoff-hopeful Charlotte Hornets has him at the forefront of the Rookie of the Year conversation.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Fantasy Basketball Post-Injury Outlooks 2026-27: Santi Aldama, LaMelo Ball & Players Returning Stronger

Bumps and bruises frequently befall professional sports, and there’s still no bigger bummer than an injury upending your fantasy basketball roster. With the NBA regular season drawing to a close, fantasy managers are already planning how to craft next year’s rosters.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have an Answer to Their Clutch Time Woes on the Roster?

Satuday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers stirred up a concern about the Charlotte Hornets that has been largely dormant in the team's 2026 blitz through the NBA: their crunch time execution.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

The Hornets Finally Have Something Most NBA Teams Would Covet

It's taken some time (five years, to be exact), but the Charlotte Hornets have finally put together the young core they have long been working on. The talent is there, and it's mostly under 24 years old.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Major Concern Arises After Charlotte Hornets' Season-Altering Losses

The Charlotte Hornets have had a really great stretch recently, but it all came crashing down on Saturday and Sunday. With back-to-back losses, they crashed back to the 10th seed after having a shot at being at least the seventh seed.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Fantasy Basketball Young Cores 2026-27: Teams That Could Produce Multiple Breakouts

Young cores are building up on multiple NBA teams, and they are ready to bubble over with ample fantasy implications for your 2026-27 rosters. When a young core breaks out, it offers stacked fantasy opportunities across multiple league styles.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / March 30

Hornets playoff watch for the final two weeks of the season

The Charlotte Hornets had a rough weekend. They went cold shooting in the second half against the 76ers, and it didn’t get any better the next day against the Celtics.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets have spent the 2025-26 season defying expectations. They have clawed their way from irrelevance into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 30

Hornets Disappoint Against Celtics; Face Lingering Questions

It was a great chance to make some ground in the play-in battle, but it turned into a blowout loss. As the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat lost elsewhere, so did the Charlotte Hornets to a Celtics team without Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Nikola Vucevic.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29

Hornets’ Charles Lee hilariously dismisses ‘not that good’ Derrick White

On Sunday night, the Charlotte Hornets faced a good litmus test of where they stand among the good teams in the association, as they faced the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 29

Hornets, Celtics Release Starting Lineups for Sunday Night Matchup

The Charlotte Hornets (39-35) face the second game of a back-to-back today. They lost a close one versus the 76ers on Saturday. With another big name in town, and the stakes dramatically high, a win or loss here could drastically impact the Hornets' final seed heading into the postseason.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 29

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics

The Charlotte Hornets saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in heartbreaking fashion. Tonight, they'll look to get back on track against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Paul George plays hero for 76ers in second game after suspension

In only his second game since serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Paul George played the role of hero for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

Victor Wembanyama fires back at one scathing narrative against the NBA

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new big-name team

Nuclear option should get serious consideration from NBA to combat tanking

The 'All-time NBA playoff 3-pointers' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / March 28

Charlotte Hornets are no longer a ‘hot streak’ team as Knicks win highlights something bigger

The Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 114-103 on March 26, ending a seven-game winning streak and strengthening their push into the Eastern Conference playoff race.