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Coby White set to make Hornets debut against Bulls, his former team

Coby White is slated to make his franchise debut against his former club on Tuesday night when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Chicago Bulls. White spent 6 1/2 seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Hornets on Feb.

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Do the Charlotte Hornets Really Have Four of the Top 100 Players in the NBA?

The Charlotte Hornets have, for a long time, not had a ton of talent. They had players here and there, but it's been a long time since the roster was as talented and deep as it is now.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

What Did the Hornets Learn About Themselves During Games Without Bridges, Diabaté?

At eight o'clock Eastern time tonight, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté will make their long-awaited return after missing the last four games with suspensions due to a brawl with the Detroit Pistons.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Coby White Available To Make Hornets Debut Tuesday

For the first time in his NBA career, Coby White will play for a team besides the Bulls on Tuesday. However, the setting will be a familiar one. The seventh-year guard, who was traded from Chicago to Charlotte at this month’s deadline, will be making his Hornets debut at the Bulls’ United Center, his former home arena (Twitter link).

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Score Predictions for Hornets vs. Bulls — Franchise Record Win Streak on the Line

There's a lot more on the line for the Charlotte Hornets (27-31) than just a two-game winning streak when they play on the road against the Chicago Bulls (24-34).

Kon Knueppel News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Kon Knueppel Chasing History: 9 Threes Away From Rookie Record

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is on the verge of breaking a rookie record and making NBA history. With 198 threes this season, he sits second all-time among rookies and leads the entire NBA in threes made this season.

NBA News / Scoop B / February 24

The Digital Hive: How MatchWornShirt & Xavier Tillman are Redefining Charlotte’s 'Hungry' Culture

CHARLOTTE, NC — There is a specific kind of energy humming through the Spectrum Center these days. It’s not just the vibration of the recently completed $245 million renovation or the steady thrum of a team finding its identity.

Kon Knueppel News / HITC / February 24

Charlotte Hornets reportedly used AI program to help draft Kon Knueppel

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly turned to artificial intelligence to help guide their decision to draft Kon Knueppel fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Why the Hornets Must Take a Four-Game Win Streak Into the Cooper Flagg Rematch

When you start to think: “How long ago was it that the Hornets were under pressure to go 4-0 in a stretch of games after the All-Star Break?” You find

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

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Charles Barkley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Charles Barkley Has Come a Long Way From Dissing Charlotte Hornets Fans

Earlier this year, Charles Barkley went viral for an attempted joke at the expense of Charlotte Hornets fans. He joked about them having nothing good to do if they were attending a Hornets-Wizards game in the snow.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Muggsy Bogues Q&A: NBA Great Breaks Down the Red-Hot Hornets

Muggsy Bogues is one of the most notable players in NBA history. The 5-foot-3 former guard is the shortest player in NBA history and excelled in a league of giants. Bogues spent 14 seasons in the NBA and ranked in the top seven in assists in six consecutive seasons and in the top 10 in steals in three of those seasons.

Coby White News / Field Level Media / February 23

Coby White's Hornets debut in the air against former team Bulls

Heavy roster turnover and mounting on-court turnovers have plagued the Chicago Bulls during a nine-game losing streak. As they host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday and attempt to avoid their longest skid since losing 10 straight during the 2018-19 season, the Bulls are offering neither obstacle as a crutch.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 23

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Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Officials make a decision on potential charges for LaMelo Ball after car crash

LaMelo Ball is in the clear (from a criminal standpoint) after his recent car crash. Local officials have decided not to file charges against the Charlotte Hornets star Ball after his Feb.