Charlotte Hornets News

Hornets Dodging a Bullet vs. Heat? Bam Adebayo Update Drops Before Key Clash

The Charlotte Hornets are dodging a major bullet tonight versus the Miami Heat. Coming off a crushing, tight defeat last time these two rivals faced, the Hornets are out for revenge tonight, and the Heat will likely not have Bam Adebayo.

Charles Lee Discusses Urgency, Long Homestand, Health of the Roster + More

The Charlotte Hornets return to Spectrum Center for a seven-game homestead in their final 14 games of the regular season. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against

Charlotte Hornets Homestand: Can They Seize Their Play-In Lifeline?

The Charlotte Hornets homestand that begins tonight against the Miami Heat could not have come at a better time, or at a more dangerous one. Seven straight games at Spectrum Center, from March 17 through March 29, gives this team the perfect platform to solidify their play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

Score Predictions for a Massive Hornets vs Heat Divisional Matchup

The Charlotte Hornets (34-34) look to get over .500 again in their last of four regular season matchups against the Miami Heat (38-30) tonight at 7:00 PM at the Spectrum Center.

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 vs Miami Heat: Prediction, Preview, Odds

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets (34-34) will battle against the Miami Heat (38-30) in one of the most intriguing matchups of their seven-game homestand.

Charlotte Hornets Return Home for Potential Play-In Preview Against Bam, Herro, and the Miami Heat

Does the NBA run through the Southeast Divison? People are talking. It seems like there is a marquee matchup involving a Southeast team every day (no, not you, Washington), and tonight is no exception.

3 Charlotte Hornets Who Could Have Their Jerseys Retired After Dell Curry

Later this week, against the Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets will retire Dell Curry's jersey. In his playing days, he was one of the best Hornets for a long time.

Hornets Announcer Drops 'Cut Up Like Coleslaw' Remark to Describe Pistons Star’s Physique

Much of the talk surrounding the Charlotte Hornets these days is either Kon Knueppel’s sudden rise, especially in the rookie ladder, or how the team went

Improved Hornets open long homestand vs. Heat

The revitalized Charlotte Hornets will work on better play at home when they face the Miami Heat on Tuesday to open a run of seven consecutive games in their own arena.

NBA Expansion Could Hurt Hornets in More Ways Than One

The Charlotte Hornets were the beneficiaries of the last time NBA expansion happened. The city got a franchise back, the Bobcats, and while it has taken some time, fans who've been around are finally being rewarded.

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.

The Charlotte Hornets Are Oh So Close to Ending a Three-Year Drought

It's hard to believe that with just 14 games left in the regular season, the Charlotte Hornets are 34-34 and in a great position to make the Play-In Tournament.

Hornets announcer reveals secret behind his energy, and it’s not coffee

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the more surprising teams in the NBA in recent months, suddenly turning themselves into a competent basketball team that has been reeling off wins consistently.

John Wall, Steve Nash & Blake Griffin Take Firm Stance in Knueppel–Flagg Debate

With each game, Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel seems to inch another step closer to locking up the NBA's Rookie of the Year award. Early on in the season, that momentum was riding with the No.

Would It Be a Massive Disappointment if the Hornets Lose in the Play-In Tournament?

At this point, a Play-In Tournament spot is all but guaranteed for the Charlotte Hornets. They're 5.5 games up on the Milwaukee Bucks with 14 left to play, so they are all but assured to at least hold onto the 10th seed.

Charlotte Hornets March Madness mock draft roundup

We’ve got a couple days off between games, why not? Selection Sunday was yesterday, so the basketball world is going to turn a lot of its attention to the college game for the next couple of weeks.

Kon Knueppel Card Market Hits New High With Record-Breaking Sale

Kon Knueppel’s hype isn’t just showing up on the court, it's now hitting the trading card market in a big way. One of the young star’s cards recently sold for a record-breaking price, becoming the most expensive Kon Knueppel trading card ever purchased.

Both teams brought their A game right out of the locker room. Buckets were pouring in on both sides for the first two minutes or so before the Hornets hit a dry spell.

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets loss to Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs

After losing a nationally televised game to the Charlotte Hornets back in January, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had retribution on their mind.

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel’s hilarious response to ‘Buzz Brothers’ nickname idea for himself, LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets may have the NBA’s most prolific three-point shooting duo this season, but rookie guard Kon Knueppel did not appear fully convinced about a nickname suggestion for himself and LaMelo Ball.

How Kon Knueppel is leading a Charlotte Hornets turnaround few saw coming

Kon Knueppel entered the NBA with a reputation as one of the safest picks in the 2025 draft. Less than a full season later, the Charlotte Hornets rookie is doing something far more significant.

Lonzo Ball (30), Hornets topple Kings with barrage of 3s

Miles Bridges had nine of his 26 points in a key third-quarter run, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel combined for 11 3-pointers and 54 points and the visiting Charlotte Hornets rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.

Hornets storm back from 19 down to defeat Trail Blazers

Brandon Miller had 23 points and nine rebounds and Kon Knueppel added 15 points to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome a 19-point deficit and record a 103-101 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Malaki Branham Signs With G League, Will Join Cavaliers Affiliate

Malaki Branham has signed with the NBA G League and will join the Cavaliers’ affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line tweets. Branham became a free agent when the Hornets waived him shortly after the February trade deadline.