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LaMelo Ball passes Dell Curry on Hornets’ all-time list in win vs. Kings

The Charlotte Hornets waxed hot from three-point territory on Tuesday to score an easy victory over the Sacramento Kings, 134-90, at Spectrum Center. The Hornets should have handed out umbrellas before the game as they rained three-pointers on the Kings.

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LaMelo Ball Passes Dell Curry in Hornets' Franchise History

No one is slowing down the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings134-90 on Tuesday to maintain their winning streak and raise their record to 38-34.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Hornets hit impressive attendance milestone amid win streak

The Charlotte Hornets are comfortably in a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but with the home-court advantage they’ve been getting from the Spectrum Center lately, it might be beneficial to get to the seventh seed to get the deciding game on their court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 3s, crush Kings

Charlotte matched a franchise record by making 26 3-pointers, including Coby White's 6-for-8 performance off the bench, and the red-hot Hornets blasted the visiting Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, 134-90.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Blowout Win Over the Hapless Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are streaking again. Charlotte totally overwhelmed an undermanned Kings squad, pushing the pace for four quarters in an all-out assault that made up for the Hornets' 42 point loss in Sacramento last February.

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.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to create a three-way tie in the NBA standings tonight with a win over the Sacramento Kings and an Orlando Magic loss to Cleveland.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Liam McNeeley Erupts for Monster Night in G League

So far, it's looking like the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class could go down as one of the best, and we're not even a full year into these youngsters' careers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Fantasy Basketball ADP Traps 2026-27: Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson & Players Going Too High

Fantasy basketball ADP traps for 2026-27 are flashing brightly on several high-profile stars. Entering the 2026-27 campaign, names like Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, and Stephen Curry are being drafted far too high despite persistent injury risks, aggressive load management, and natural age decline.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets have won three straight home games by 15 or more points, just one shy of the franchise record, a mark that has not been reached since 1993.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

The Charlotte Hornets Made the Best Move in the Entire NBA

For a long time, the Charlotte Hornets have been known for their awful decisions. In the draft, they have one of the worst stretches in NBA history by any team.

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 24

Which Charlotte Hornets Star Would Take the Last Shot in the Playoffs?

For multiple reasons, we've come to the point where it very much matters who might get the last shot for the Charlotte Hornets. Firstly, the Hornets are playing meaningful games on the way to a Play-In and perhaps a playoff berth.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Hornets' Kon Knueppel Receives Injury Status for Kings Game

The Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings will play on Tuesday night. The Hornets have played a respectable brand of basketball this season, as they are 37-34 overall.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 23

Streaking Hornets see opportunity against lowly Kings

The Charlotte Hornets have made some big strides lately to put themselves in position for a postseason spot. So they can't afford to miss the opportunity presented to them Tuesday night when the lowly Sacramento Kings visit.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 23

Bill Simmons Praises LaMelo Ball With Hilarious Analogy: 'He Just Knows How to Drive'

By now, there's plenty of evidence that Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball isn't the best driver. He was just involved in a car accident a few weeks ago, and he has had other incidents captured by fans near the Spectrum Center.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 23

LaMelo Ball's Two-Way Play is Driving the Charlotte Hornets' Success

There have been a plethora of things to praise about the Charlotte Hornets in 2026. The elite offense, which still ranks number one in the league in terms of net rating over the last three months, garners the majority of the headlines.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / March 23

Hornets playoff watch for the final three weeks of the season

We’re in unfamiliar territory as Charlotte Hornets fans. Instead of postulating and debating about lottery picks and talking about the development path of the team, we’re talking about the players on the floor right now and whether or not they can win games.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 22

Brandon Miller Calls Out What People Get Wrong About LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball is playing some of the best basketball of his young NBA career, although the stat sheet may say otherwise. He may not be scoring the ball as much as he has in years past, but he also doesn't need to anymore with a healthy Brandon Miller and the additions of Kon Knueppel and Coby White to the roster.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 22

Hornets Are Closing the Gap in the East — Can They Avoid the Play-In Tournament?

Following last night's win, the Charlotte Hornets are now a season-high three games above .500 and gaining ground on a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / At The Hive / March 22

Recap/Analysis: Hornets cruise to easy win over Grizzlies

LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller combined for 51 points as the Charlotte Hornets handled the tanking Memphis Grizzlies, 124-101. The Hornets hit the Grizzlies with a flurry of threes to start the game, and it looked like they were going to outclass the Grizzlies from the start.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 20

Hornets’ Dell Curry delivers emotional speech during jersey retirement

The Charlotte Hornets honored Dell Curry in a powerful jersey retirement night, and the legend made sure the moment belonged to the fans as much as himself.

Charlotte Hornets News / 5 GOATs / March 20

Kon Knueppel trolls Coby White over North Carolina NCAA Tournament loss to VCU

No matter how close or far removed from them, college basketball rivalries mean something. Nobody knows that better than the state of North Carolina, where Duke and UNC do not particularly like each other.