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There's been quite a bit of conversation this year around LaMelo Ball's trade value. His creativity with the ball, his age relative to experience, and his limitless range have propped up that value.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

Former NBA star believes Hornets have 'decent' core they should keep together

The Charlotte Hornets' core currently consists of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel. One could make an argument that Miles Bridges is in there, too, but he's older and less tied down, and it's far more likely he doesn't make the end of his contract than gets an extension.

Kon Knueppel News / At The Hive / December 17

Kon Knueppel should be frontrunner for Rookie of the Year

Kon Knueppel wasn’t thought of as a home run pick when the Charlotte Hornets selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. For whatever reason, there were questions about his ceiling and his ability to impact the game beyond his outside shooting despite plenty of evidence at Duke that he’s more than just a shooter.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

What's on the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 Christmas wish list?

It's hard to believe, but Christmas is just nine days out. We still have time to put together our annual Hornets Christmas wish list, so let's knock this out and send it to Santa before this season spirals out of control.

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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.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

NBA insider confirms why a LaMelo Ball trade isn't just Xs and Os

The future of LaMelo Ball as it pertains to the Charlotte Hornets has been discussed at length recently. Of course, this has been a topic of discussion for years now, but it's resurfaced with a vengeance now.

Sion James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Why Sion James must be at the center of the Charlotte Hornets' future

Kon Knueppel is the young star that has Charlotte Hornets fans excited about the future (and for good reason), but Knueppel isn't the only rookie who is going to play an integral part in transforming Charlotte into a winner.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 trade value rankings

Bill Simmons, the godfather of NBA trade value rankings, has six rules when assessing the league's top trade assets. Rule no. 1: Salaries matter Rule no.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Local freshman phenom would be perfect draft pick for Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets, barring a surprise turnaround, are probably going to be picking in the lottery again. While that would be a disappointing outcome after all the offseason hope, adding a player from this loaded draft class is a good thing.

Chris Paul News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Reasons the Hornets should (and shouldn't) sign Chris Paul this season

The Chris Paul-Clippers drama has been one of the strangest storylines of the 2025-26 NBA season. What's been sort of under-discussed among the many subplots of the sage is where CP3 could potentially end his career before presumably retiring at the end of the season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Three players the Hornets could look to make a trade for at the trade deadline

There have been two trades in the NBA since August 7th, with neither including impactful pieces. Despite the non-stop rumors in the league surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and LaMelo Ball, trade season has yet to pick up in the NBA; however, things may change soon.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15

The Charlotte Hornets have a new face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball’s time might be running out

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a thrilling win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. The Charlotte Hornets had three players score 20 or more points in the win.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 15

NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Sixers

The Hornets are not feeling pressure to make major roster moves despite an 8-18 start, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto said Charlotte remains focused on evaluating its young core and believes rookie Kon Knueppel has quickly emerged as a central figure in the franchise’s plans.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Another Charlotte Hornet is now officially eligible to be traded

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson now has another trade chip available to him, if needed. Veteran center Mason Plumlee is now eligible to be traded, along with a host of other players around the NBA who fell under the recently signed trade restriction.

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LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / December 16

Three potential trade destinations for LaMelo Ball

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Charles Lee shares the latest on LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann

Injuries have been problematic for the Charlotte Hornets this season, and well, really for the last handful of years. For Jeff Peterson to get a true evaluation of this group, he needs them back on the floor sooner rather than later, hopefully in enough time to get a serious read on them ahead of the trade deadline.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 15

Recap/Analysis: Hornets hang on to upset Cavaliers

Brandon Miller hit a three to send the game to overtime, and there the Charlotte Hornets were able to outlast the Cavaliers. Sion James hit three early 3-pointers to give the Hornets an early lead.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Kon Knueppel has already made Hornets history and he is just getting started

It seems like not all that long ago, most people around the NBA, myself included, viewed Kon Knueppel as the "safe" pick for the Charlotte Hornets. He doesn't have the elite athleticism that most top-five picks have, nor does he have the flash that you'd expect to see.