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Hornets knock off Knicks to secure East’s ninth seed

Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Coby White each scored 19 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets earned the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a 110-96 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

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3 Burning Questions Ahead of Hornets vs. Heat in the Play-In Tournament

It's official. After a gritty, uglier-than-expected win against the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets have locked themselves into the nine seed in the East and a date with Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel join exclusive class of NBA duos

The NBA season concludes on Sunday and the Charlotte Hornets have plenty of reasons to be excited for the future. They’ve been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the start of the calendar year.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12

Hornets Down Short-Handed Knicks, Earn Nine Seed In Eastern Conference Playoffs

It was a slopfest fit for the most unserious day of the NBA season, but it was a much-needed victory for the Charlotte Hornets who will return home to prepare for a win-or-go-home playoff game against the Miami Heat.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12

Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets will put a bow on the regular season tonight, and with a win over the New York Knicks, they will earn the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference, making them the host for the 9-10 game in the Play-In Tournament.

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets' Season Finale vs. New York Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets (43-38) finish their 82-game campaign today at Madison Square Garden against the third-seeded New York Knicks (53-28). Charlotte still has a lot to play for, but it's clear that their Big Apple hosts don't.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Hornets vs Knicks Preview: Charlotte’s Final Regular Season Test

The Hornets vs Knicks game carries stakes that only one side truly feels. The Charlotte Hornets close out their regular season at the most iconic arena in basketball, Madison Square Garden, against a New York Knicks team that has already locked up third place in the East.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12

The Three Play-In Scenarios for the Charlotte Hornets Heading Into Game 82

It's here, the final day of the 2025-26 regular season. At this time, we do know that the Charlotte Hornets are locked into a 9/10 matchup with the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Hornets’ Affiliate Wins G League Title, Evbuomwan Named Finals MVP

The Hornets‘ G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, denied Sacramento’s affiliate a second consecutive title on Friday, winning the second game of the best-of-three series over the Stockton Kings to win the 2026 NBAGL Finals in a sweep.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 11

Recap/Analysis: Hornets collapse in fourth quarter and lose to Pistons

The Charlotte Hornets mustered just ten points in the fourth quarter after a competitive first three quarters as they lost to the Detroit Pistons, 118-100.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 10

Detroit Pistons Beat Charlotte Hornets Behind a Balanced Offensive Showing

Let me paint a picture for you. You’re the Charlotte Hornets. You’ve been battling tooth and nail all season, trying to claw your way out of the Eastern Conference basement and secure a coveted spot in the Play-In Tournament.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10

Three Takeaways From the Charlotte Hornets Loss to the Detroit Pistons

After a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action at the Spectrum Center against the #1 seeded Detroit Pistons.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / April 10

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons: Preview and Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets cannot afford to lose tonight. That is the reality heading into Friday’s home clash with the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. The Hornets enter as a team fighting not just for seeding but for their postseason life.

Charlotte Hornets News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

LaMelo Ball Catches Kon Knueppel Off Guard With Soap-Water Bucket Prank

The Charlotte Hornets might not have been the best team this season. But they surely are becoming a steady outfit to reckon with respect. And the mood is reflected in the team and in the locker room.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 9

After February brawl, Hornets and Pistons set for late-season rematch

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets face each other Friday for the first time in more than two months in a game that will likely draw the attention of both teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8

NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his pick for NBA Rookie of the Year: 'He deserves it'

NASCAR Hall of Famer and North Carolina native Dale Earnhardt Jr. is paying attention to the NBA Rookie of the Year race.

Cooper Flagg puts facing LeBron James in perspective after latest matchup

Mavericks respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Hornets’ Brandon Miller throws down dunk on teammate in rare double alley-oop

The Charlotte Hornets are still in contention for an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but what stood in front of them on Tuesday night was a game against the Boston Celtics — one of the best teams in the association especially in the aftermath of Jayson Tatum’s return.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Final Injury Report for Hornets-Celtics: Will Coby White, PJ Hall Play?

The Charlotte Hornets are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference showdown. Charlotte enters Tuesday’s game with a 43-36 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on Sunday.

Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / April 7

The Hornets Might Be the Most Dangerous Team Nobody Is Talking About

At one point this season, the Charlotte Hornets looked completely out of the picture. Sitting at 16–28 earlier in the year, they were trending toward another lost season—another year of “what could’ve been.” Fast forward to today, and the story couldn’t be more different.

Charles Lee News / LWOSports.com / April 7

Breaking Down the 3rd Quarter: How Charles Lee’s Adjustments Are Winning Games

For years, the Charlotte Hornets were known for exciting first halves, disastrous third quarters, and heartbreaking finishes. Under head coach Charles Lee in the 2025-26 season, that narrative has been completely rewritten.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Hornets have emerged as East play-in team to beat

Among the Eastern Conference play-in teams, the Hornets may have the most potential to disrupt the postseason picture. After a 16-28 start, Charlotte has surged since January, picking up wins over top teams such as the Thunder, Spurs and Celtics, as noted by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.