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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 9
Charlotte Hornets Standing Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 9
Things didn't go terribly well for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. They were off after a Tuesday-night loss to the Boston Celtics, so it's been a while since Charlotte has had a good day in the standings and on the scoreboard.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 9
The Greensboro Swarm are one win away from a championship 
The Charlotte Hornets have taken the NBA by storm in 2026, but a bad start to the season has them fighting just to get into the playoffs. Meanwhile, their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, has been good from the outset.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Hornets' Execs Will Be Happy With Starter's Regression to the Mean
There aren’t many scenarios in the NBA where you can look at the performance of a team’s starting five and say that regression to the mean was a good thing.
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Kon Knueppel Should Win ROY Over Cooper Flagg Without Factoring in Team Record
Kon Knueppel is not the betting favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award anymore. The Charlotte Hornets guard is in a slump, while Cooper Flagg has caught fire over his last three games (40.3 ppg).
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Charlotte Hornets' Standings Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 8
In some ways, last night's NBA slate was exceptionally disappointing for the Charlotte Hornets. They held an 11-point lead over the Boston Celtics after one period, and they were up seven points late in the third quarter.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Three Takeaways from the Hornets' 11-Point Loss to the Boston Celtics
A win would put the Charlotte Hornets .5 games behind the Toronto Raptors to get out of the Play-In tournament, and to seal their first playoff appearance since the 2015-16 season.
NBA News / At The Hive / April 8
Recap/Analysis: LaMelo scores 36 but Hornets lose to Celtics
LaMelo Ball scored 23 of his 36 points in the first half, but the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t make enough shots in the second half and lost to the Celtics, 113-102.
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.
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.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview and Prediction
Tuesday’s Celtics vs Hornets matchup at TD Garden is a fitting way to highlight one of the most remarkable stories in the NBA this season. The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Boston on a four-game winning streak, fresh off a 122-108 victory over Minnesota, and firmly in the conversation for a top-six seed in the East.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 7
Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics
The Eastern Conference's eighth-place Charlotte Hornets (43-36) face off against the second-place Boston Celtics (53-25) in their last regular season matchup of the year against each other.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 7
Hornets Analyst Compares Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg to Carmelo Anthony-LeBron James
The race for Rookie of the Year seems impossibly close. Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg have been neck-and-neck all year.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 7
Charlotte Hornets Standings Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 7
The Charlotte Hornets are back in action tonight after an off day yesterday. That off day was fairly beneficial to the Hornets, as two teams ahead of them in the standings lost.
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.
Liam McNeeley News / NBA Draft on SI / April 6
2025 First-Round Pick Liam McNeeley Helps Greensboro to G League Finals
The Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class has already helped the team make history. No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel set the franchise record for most 3-point makes in a single season, also notching the most 3-point makes by a rookie in NBA history.
LaMelo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / April 5
LaMelo Ball Leads Charlotte Hornets To Victory Over Minnesota Timberwolves
Let’s be honest, nobody wants to limp into the postseason. But right now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are doing exactly that. On a Sunday night that started with promise at the Target Center, the hometown fans watched a very winnable game slip right through their team’s fingers.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 5
Hornets stay hot with 2nd-half surge past Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball scored 35 points on 13-for-22 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away for a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.
Brandon Miller News / Hardwood Heroics / April 5
Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller is Not Satisfied Despite Clinching First Winning Season of His NBA Career
The Charlotte Hornets improved to 42-36 this season, following their 129-108 home win against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. By doing so, the team has clinched its first winning campaign since 2021-22.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3
Balanced-scoring Hornets cruise to victory over Pacers
Brandon Miller scored 22 points and the Charlotte Hornets had plenty of offensive sources in a 129-108 victory against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
PJ Hall News / Hoops Rumors / April 3
Hornets’ PJ Hall Out Indefinitely With Right Ankle Fracture
Hornets big man PJ Hall has been diagnosed with a right ankle fracture, according to the NBA’s official injury report. The news was first noted by Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (via Twitter).
Kon Knueppel News / Yardbarker / April 3
Breaking Hornets franchise record enhances Kon Knueppel's ROY case
Making his rookie season even more historic, Knueppel etched his name in franchise lore on Thursday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 2
Hornets stay hot with runaway win over Suns
Miles Bridges poured in 25 points and once the Charlotte Hornets got rolling, they cruised to a 127-107 victory against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / March 27
LaVar Ball credited for LaMelo's rise with Hornets
Say what you want about LaVar Ball. But when it comes to LaMelo Ball, the results are hard to ignore.
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