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The Window for Steph Curry to Join Hornets May Have Just Opened a Crack

Steph Curry playing for the Charlotte Hornets has always felt like a pipe dream. It's something that has occasionally popped up as a "what if" sort of question and then faded into the background.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 26

Could the Charlotte Hornets Buy-Low on Restricted Free Agent Peyton Watson?

The NBA off-season has hit a standstill now that LeBron James decided to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love (no, I am unmoved by Mario Hezonja's return to the league).

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 26

Three Reasons Why Brandon Miller Will Make The All-Star Team This year

It’s been four years since the Charlotte Hornets had an All-Star. The last was LaMelo Ball, who as we now is now a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

The Charlotte Hornets May Have Finally Fixed Their Longest-Running Issue

For a very long time, the Charlotte Hornets have sought to lock down the frontcourt. It has been a struggle since the Al Jefferson days. It's been better in the 2020s, but there have still been fundamental issues present.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Charlotte Hornets Executive Explains Controversial LaMelo Ball Trade

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball last month, a move that immediately prompted questions. Why would the Hornets move on after both his and the team's best season in a long time?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Doing it Over: Re-Grading the Charlotte Hornets 2025 offseason

The summer of 2026 has been a confusing one for Charlotte Hornets fans. With the team trading away its face of the franchise in LaMelo Ball, many have had no problems voicing their displeasure about the direction of Buzz City.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'He’s Loud': Kon Knueppel Reveals LaMelo Ball’s Locker Room Impact After Hornets Exit

Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball were lighting it up together, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dangerous duos in the league. It lasted just one season, however, before the Charlotte Hornets moved on from the veteran.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 24

Charlotte Hornets Friday news dump

We’ve officially hit the doldrums of summer for the NBA. Right now we’re all just sitting around waiting for LeBron James to pick his next team because god forbid he just make a quick decision without holding up the entire NBA offseason and making himself the center of attention.

Charles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Charles Lee Discusses Hornets’ Offseason Moves

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

A Surprising Hornet Who Could Push For an All-Star Nod Next Season

The Charlotte Hornets haven't had an All-Star since LaMelo Ball early in his career. And with him gone, it feels like they won't have one again for a while.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

Did the Answer to the Charlotte Hornets' Point Guard Problem Just Hit the Trade Market?

Are we sure the Charlotte Hornets are done wheeling and dealing? As it stands, Charlotte has 18 rostered players, the max a team can carry during the offseason, with one glaring weakness left to fill: backup point guard.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

Grading the Charlotte Hornets Offseason So Far

The Charlotte Hornets have been ridiculously busy this offseason. That isn't always a good thing. Moves for moves' sake are not really smart team-building, so it's important to look at each move and analyze it instead of just saying that they did a lot.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

This Under-the-Radar NBA Free Agent Point Guard Could Be Perfect for the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were in need of a bench ball-handler when they traded for Coby White at the NBA Trade Deadline in February. With LaMelo Ball off the floor, the offense struggled behind Collin Sexton, Sion James, and Tre Mann as the lead ball-handler, and a move was clearly needed if Charlotte wanted to push for the playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Charlotte Hornets Linked to Veteran Guard This Offseason

The Charlotte Hornets could make additional moves this offseason to prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Charlotte made headlines earlier this month by trading away star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive four-team deal.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

One Key Part of Hannes Steinbach's Summer League Will Translate for Hornets

Summer League usually means very little. The Charlotte Hornets won Summer League last year, and while they did have a lot of success, that title didn't lead to any postseason success for the actual team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Reported Interest In Dennis Schröder

The Charlotte Hornets have no chance of landing LeBron James in free agency. I'm sorry to be the one to break that news to you. That doesn't mean the GOAT's free agency decision won't have ripple effects on the rest of Charlotte's offseason dealings, though.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

Predicting the Charlotte Hornets Rotation for the 2026-2027 season

Jeff Peterson has been a busy man this summer, but it’s clear he still has some work to do. The Hornets have 16 men on their roster, meaning some players will have to go.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

Predicting the Next Max Contract for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets don't have any max contracts on the books after trading LaMelo Ball. He was on an extension that is now the Minnesota Timberwolves' financial burden.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr’s biggest red flags from 2026 Hornets Summer League

The 2026 summer represented the Charlotte Hornets’ first real glimpse into the franchise’s post-LaMelo blueprint. The organization is clearly prioritizing patience, player development, and long-term flexibility.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 18

Rookies Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Impressing at Summer League

This offseason, the Hornets made a transformational change in sending out former All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves in exchange for a haul mostly centered around picks.

Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / July 18

What Does The Lamelo Ball And Miles Bridges Trades Signal For The Charlotte Hornets?

The 2026 NBA offseason has been in full swing over the last few weeks. Several teams have made both blockbuster and smaller trades, but few franchises have been as active as the Charlotte Hornets.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Hornets Executive Explains LaMelo Ball Trade

The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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