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Insider points out ‘ironic’ LaMelo Ball-Raptors shenanigans after offseason trade check-in

The Charlotte Hornets have been somewhat disappointing so far this season, currently sitting at 8-18 ahead of Thursday evening’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Hornets unveil starting lineup featuring LaMelo Ball’s return to action

At the top of the hour, the Charlotte Hornets will square off with a divisional rival in the Atlanta Hawks for the second time this season. Atlanta eked out a 113-110 win over Charlotte back on November 23rd behind a 28-point game from Jalen Johnson.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 18

Hornets clash with Hawks as superstar returns loom

It won't be the first meeting of the season when the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks take the Spectrum Center court at circa 7 pm tonight. They already faced each other once on November 23rd, and the Hawks were able to squeak out a 113-110 win back then, overcoming a 28 point-effort from Kon Knueppel.

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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 18

Predicting the final score between the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks

The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball are back in action tonight in Uptown as they get set to host the Atlanta Hawks, who are coming in losers of four of their last six.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Bill Simmons proposes a LaMelo Ball–James Harden trade that could benefit both Hornets and Clippers

LaMelo Ball and James Harden are among the biggest stars linked to trade rumors this season. Well, it’s fair to say that their respective team situations make a potential swap increasingly plausible.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 18

Brandon Miller no longer untouchable? NBA insider weighs in on the Hornets' Star

The Charlotte Hornets arguably nailed the 2023 NBA draft by selecting Brandon Miller second overall. The debate between him and Scoot Henderson looks silly now.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 18

Which Charlotte Hornets would be protected in a potential NBA expansion draft?

The hottest topic in the non-trade deadline NBA rumor world is league expansion. At a press conference in Vegas ahead of the NBA Cup Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, league commissioner Adam Silver said that a decision on expansion would be made at some point in 2026.

Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

Imagining what an Anthony Davis-Hornets trade would look like this winter

The Charlotte Hornets have a ton of reasons to make absolutely no moves before the February 5 trade deadline, even if the lowly Los Angeles Clippers call about LaMelo Ball.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

Should Hornets fans be concerned about Brandon Miller's shooting splits?

Through the first ten games of Brandon Miller's second NBA season, he averaged 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, shooting 38.6% from the floor, and 33% from three.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

LaMelo Ball is nearing a return to the Hornets' lineup after two weeks on the shelf

Injuries have been all the Charlotte Hornets have known this season, but this has become a recurring theme. Charlotte has organized a team that simply seems to be made of glass.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

Can Ryan Kalkbrenner be the Hornets’ answer at center or just a short-term stopgap?

The center position has bothered the Charlotte Hornets for a number of years and, really, for as long as many of us can remember. A couple of years ago, it looked like Mark Williams would end up being the solution to that problem, but injuries and poor defense led to his trade to the Lakers and then eventually to the Phoenix Suns.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Clippers in Bill Simmons’ mind-blowing proposal

Nearly two months into the NBA season, most teams around the league have a good sense of who will and will not be contending, which means some teams are quickly going to turn to trades to either upgrade their roster or cash out amid a terrible season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17

DeMarcus Cousins questioned the Hornets leadership and LaMelo Ball is at the center

LaMelo Ball has never been one to say much to the media. But on the floor, he's always been pretty vocal, although it may not be from a leadership point of view.

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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.

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.

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.

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.