The hottest team in the NBA right now might surprise you. Just weeks ago, the Charlotte Hornets were being discussed as potential sellers—another franchise staring down a familiar rebuild.
Thirty minutes after President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson completed his post-trade deadline media availability, and over an hour after the actual deadline ended, the Charlotte Hornets had one more trade to end Thursday's 2026 NBA Trade Deadline.
We had thought the dust had settled on the trade deadline when it was reported that the Charlotte Hornets had acquired Malaki Branham about 20 minutes before the deadline.
The Charlotte Hornets traded cash for Tyus Jones and two second-round picks late last night. The general consensus then was that they'd landed another key backup guard and were probably paving the way for Tre Mann's exit.
The Charlotte Hornets hit the road again, this time in Houston vs. Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets, with a chance to extend their winning streak to eight games.
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Just a couple of months ago, it felt like the Charlotte Hornets were barreling toward another bottom-of-the-barrel finish that would result in another lottery pick and several questions about this young core.
The Hornets are riding the hottest streak in the franchise history over the past decade, and Thursday night’s road game against the Houston Rockets represents their biggest test yet.
The Charlotte Hornets re-signed Tre Mann to a three-year contract over the offseason. They were excited about him after a year and change in the building, and rightfully so.
Although the NBA's trade deadline day is not until Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets made sure to get their name on the board on Wednesday. After winning
Today is the NBA trade deadline. The Charlotte Hornets have already made a couple of moves, and I’d be surprised if they’re done. The rest of the league has gone coocoo and has sent players in every which way.
The Hornets officially completed their deal for Tyus Jones late Tuesday night. Charlotte acquired Jones from the Magic along with two second-round picks and cash considerations.
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls to trade Coby White and Mike Conley Jr for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three future second-round picks.
The Charlotte Hornets just made their first trade of the season, and it could be one that builds on their mounting momentum. On Wednesday evening, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed the trade, featuring two teams and one player in a relatively minor deal that carries major implications.
Jeff Peterson knows how to create value on the margins. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets traded cash considerations for Tyus Jones and a pair of second-round picks from the Orlando Magic.
With tomorrow being the NBA trading deadline, we'll rewind the clock to last year to see how the Charlotte Hornets made out in the two trades that did go through, and give them each a grade.
One of the most glaring and obvious needs for the Charlotte Hornets entering the trade deadline was a backup guard. LaMelo Ball has been great (and available) this season, but the moment he comes off the floor, there's a huge drop in offensive efficiency.
Trade-deadline week is underway, and if history has taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen when front offices feel the pressure of the clock.
For years, the Charlotte Hornets have been defined by inconsistency, lacking a defining identity or a consistent cornerstone to build around. The “Buzz City” rebuild was often hindered by injuries and a lack of two-way stars.
NBA veteran Pat Connaughton may want to stick to basketball rather than try his luck again in fantasy football. The Charlotte Hornets guard stood out despite not taking the court during their Monday game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and the Charlotte Hornets won their seventh consecutive game by overcoming a 22-point deficit to defeat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 102-95 on Monday afternoon.
The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.
A lot has happened in the world in the past few weeks… But once you digest the truly important stuff, you might find that the most shocking development of all is that the Charlotte Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA.
Amari Bailey, who was selected 41st overall in the 2023 draft and appeared in 10 games on a two-way contract with the Hornets in 2023-24, is trying to become the first player to return to college after playing in NBA games.