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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.

Starting Lineups for Charlotte Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs: Is Victor Wembanyama Playing?

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to replicate their success against the San Antonio Spurs from earlier this season. Charlotte knocked off Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio in a snow-covered Spectrum Center, winning 111-106 in a game that put the Hornets squarely on the radar of the casual NBA observer.

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.

The Greensboro Swarm are one of the best teams in the G League

The Charlotte Hornets have actually been good this season. Normally by March, we’ve dissected and digested every mock draft and are looking for any avenue of player development in the hopes that one day the team will be good.

Kon Knueppel Continues to Prove That He Is More Than Just a Three-Point Specialist

At this point in his dazzling rookie season, you don't need me to tell you that Kon Knueppel is more than just a three-point specialist. When the Charlotte Hornets selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Knueppel's acumen as a jump shooter was the headline of his scouting profile.

Has Hornets Guard Coby White Been An Improvement Over Collin Sexton?

So far with the Charlotte Hornets, Coby White hasn't played his best basketball. Off the bench, he's averaging 11.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in just 18.6 minutes.

LaMelo Ball Shooting Way Too Much is a Feature, Not a Bug

Most players who shoot 39.9% from the field wouldn't also lead their team in shot attempts, but Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball isn't most players.

Charles Lee Teases More Three-Point Attempts Could Be Coming for Ryan Kalkbrenner

One of the biggest surprises this season for the Charlotte Hornets, and there are many, is rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner. Because of the sensational season

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.

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.

What Charles Lee Said After the Charlotte Hornets Beat the Kings

Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets gutted out an eight-point win on the road over the Sacramento Kings to improve to 34-33 on the season. Shortly after, head coach Charles Lee met with the media for a brief press conference.

Ranking the Potential Play-In Matchups for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are currently the best team in the Play-In range, at least according to point differential. They are +3.4, and no one else is above +1.5 (the Toronto Raptors).

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.

Charlotte Hornets Losing Streak: What’s Gone Wrong?

The Charlotte Hornets were the talk of the NBA not long ago. After years of rebuilding and false starts, this young, electric team had put together one of the best winning runs the franchise had seen in a long time, blowing out playoff-caliber teams and looking every bit like a squad ready to make some noise in the Eastern Conference.

Hornets must confront demons in Portland to snap skid

The Charlotte Hornets had their franchise-record 10-game road winning streak snapped in Phoenix on Sunday. Now they look to start a new one in a place they have traditionally struggled.

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.

Hornets rolling behind health, belief during six-game surge

The Charlotte Hornets suddenly look like one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Know why? Because they are. Since Jan. 22, the Hornets have gone 16-3 and won six straight games, each by at least 16 points.