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Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
Can Brandon Miller Really Be the Charlotte Hornets' Franchise Player?
With the Charlotte Hornets pivoting off LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller now slots into what many around the team and fan base view as Charlotte's next franchise player heading into his fourth NBA season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
The Pressure is On for These Four Hornets at NBA Summer League
I’ve always said the NBA Summer League is like the NCAA Tournament without the edge. But while it’s a much more casual basketball experience for the fan, that doesn’t mean there’s not pressure for the player.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4
Hornets Were Among Teams Interested in Tobias Harris Before Spurs Move
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson is not leaving any stone unturned this offseason as he is constantly looking for ways to revamp and improve this roster.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Dorian Finney-Smith
A future second-round draft pick hates to see Jeff Peterson coming. On Friday afternoon, Peterson acquired three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets to add to his ever-growing stash, along with veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, in return for...absolutely nothing.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Reliving LaMelo Ball's 10 Best Moments as a Charlotte Hornet
Few players across the NBA can match the highlight reel of former Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. As his time in North Carolina has come to an end, it's only fitting to look back at his ten best plays in the purple and teal.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Here's Who's Playing for the Hornets in Summer League
We’re just eight days away from the Charlotte Hornets' first NBA Summer League game of the annual Vegas Classic on July 9th versus Orlando… and the Hornets
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Four of the Largest Contracts in Charlotte Hornets History
They may not have the most money, but sometimes even non-major market teams like the Charlotte Hornets have to open up the checkbook from time to time.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Jeff Peterson's Offseason Plan Is Sound, But Charlotte Hornets Fans Are Right to Question It
Jeff Peterson has put himself in an unenviable position. There are plenty of educated people who think his offseason plan to reshape the Charlotte Hornets has been a rational one.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Charlotte Hornets Might Be Done Making Significant Moves for Now
The Charlotte Hornets are going to make another move, right? Well, probably a minor move or two, but I'm not sure we'll see one that really moves the needle for the franchise and allow the fan base to finally cool down after the trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, specifically Melo being shipped out for a controversial return.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Hornets May Not Use the $40.7M LaMelo Ball Trade Exception This Summer
By trading LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets created a $40.7 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history. Essentially, it means they can take on up to $40.7 million in a trade without having to match salaries to make it work.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Jaylen Brown News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Whether or Not the Hornets Could and Should've Matched 76ers' Offer for Jaylen Brown
In the wake of the LaMelo Ball trade, Charlotte Hornets fans immediately began to hope that a bigger move to replace the superstar they'd lost was in the works.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Charlotte Hornets Updated Draft Capital Following Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball Trades
The Charlotte Hornets successfully reworked their roster in a matter of days by trading Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. They managed to turn those two players into Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale, and Grayson Allen for the current roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
The Biggest Free Agent Mistakes in Charlotte Hornets History
The Charlotte Hornets haven’t been major players in NBA Free Agency over the years, opting instead to build through trades and the draft. That said, they’ve still managed to make major mistakes when it comes to putting pen to paper.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Hornets Probably Won't Reroute Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, But Moves Are Coming
The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for a package that included Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen. Given how Jeff Peterson operates (ever in asset-collection mode, it seems), it's not ridiculous to think they might be rerouted in other trades.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Underrated Offseason Storylines That Changed Overnight
On June 22, Athlon published a piece highlighting the most underrated storylines of the NBA offseason. Fast-forward to June 30, and other undervalued scenarios have become overnight headlines.
The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to rank third on each NBA franchise's scoring leaderboard can you name in five minutes?
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Hornets Exercising Pat Connaughton’s Option
The Hornets are picking up their team option on veteran wing Pat Connaughton for the 2026/27 season, reports Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Hornets continue to rebuild team by trading with Suns
There's been one constant in the Hornets' aggressive, multiyear rebuild: getting draft picks from the Suns.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to add future assets, possibly for an even bigger swing later.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26
Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?
If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Morant, these two teams would be the best landing spots.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Hornets ditch LaMelo Ball for shockingly small return
Despite a 25-game improvement last season and a play-in victory, the Charlotte Hornets decided that they didn't want to be in the LaMelo Ball business anymore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Timberwolves at crossroads after blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The blockbuster deal gives Anthony Edwards a bonafide star as a running mate, but this new-look Minnesota roster faces more challenges than it appears on the surface.
Coby White News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White On Three-Year Contract
Shortly after striking a deal to trade guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, the Hornets have reached an agreement to bring back free agent guard Coby White, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that White will sign a three-year, $74MM contract to remain in Charlotte.
LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / June 26
Why Hornets are biggest winner in blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves got the bigger name, but the Charlotte Hornets are the biggest winner of the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
Struggling NBA team rejected Warriors' blockbuster draft-day trade bid
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wants to give Stephen Curry one last chance to win his fifth NBA championship, and he'll need another sidekick to do so.
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