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Kon Knueppel Discusses Hornets’ Aftermath Of Trading LaMelo Ball And Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets have traded their two franchise cornerstones, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, while acquiring veteran pieces like Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Naz Reid, after spending multiple years building around that duo.

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Jeff Peterson Has a Message for Those Questioning the Hornets' Plan

It still is hard to believe that the Charlotte Hornets actually did it. And by that I mean, of course, trading LaMelo Ball. After years of speculation, it felt like the front office was fully behind him and planning to build well into the future with him, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel leading the charge.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

The Hornets' New Direction Could Benefit Tidjane Salaün

As Tidjane Salaün prepares to play in Summer League for the third time and enter his third NBA season with the Charlotte Hornets , the 20-year-old finds himself at an interesting crossroads with the organization that selected him with the No.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Kon Knueppel Sympathizes with Fans Over Wild Charlotte Hornets Trades

The Charlotte Hornets shook up their roster this offseason, surprising fans, analysts, and even some of the players. Sion James, who spent just one season with LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, called it a "shock to the system." He's not the only one who's been asked about it.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 8

4 Questions the Charlotte Hornets Must Answer During Las Vegas Summer League

Charlotte Hornets basketball is (kind of?) back tomorrow night. The best way to get people to forget about the LaMelo Ball trade, if even only for a few days, will be a solid showing for the team in Las Vegas at Summer League.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Jeff Peterson News / Hoops Wire / July 8

NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps

The Lakers may have done the bulk of their offseason shopping last week, but don’t expect them to be finished. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles still views the back end of its roster as “critical” heading into next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 8

Sion James Says What All Hornets Fans Are Thinking About Stunning Trades

The Charlotte Hornets took their fans, and probably the wider NBA world, by surprise when they traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, 40% of the NBA's best five-man unit from last season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

Hornets Finalize Their Final Two-Way Roster Spots

We know now all three players on the Hornets roster who will be splitting their time this upcoming season between Charlotte and its G-League team in Greensboro.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

Hornets Finalize Trade, Re-Sign Coby White, and Ink Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson

It's been an unexpectedly busy offseason for Jeff Peterson and the Charlotte Hornets, who were one of the best stories in the second half of the 2025-26 season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 7

The One Skill Each Young Hornets Player Needs to Develop Before Opening Night

If the Charlotte Hornets are going to continue to stay relevant next year, they're going to need their young players to take steps forward. For many of them, there's a clear skill that they need to develop soon.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 6

Which Hornets Summer League Player Has the Best Chance to Earn a Contract?

About twenty years ago, a former mid-major conference player of the year suited up for the Detroit Pistons in Summer League action. After compiling a stellar double-double performance in the opener, he found himself benched for the next two games.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Waive Tosan Evbuomwan

July 6: Ten days after his release was first reported, Evbuomwan has been placed on waivers by the Hornets, according to the NBA’s transaction log. June 25: The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 6

The Three Biggest Questions Facing the Hornets in Summer League

Summer League play will be getting underway this weekend for the Charlotte Hornets, and there are three storylines I'll be paying close attention to. The Hornets knew exactly what they signed up for when they took Tidjane Salaün with the sixth overall pick a few years back.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

LaVar Ball roasts Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball after driver revelation

LaMelo Ball arrives to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a reputation of being one of the best young point guards in the league, combining a high level of skill with a never-dying motor.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Sign Steinbach, Anderson To Rookie Scale Contracts

The Hornets have agreed to rookie scale contracts with Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr., according to a press release from the team. Steinbach, the No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 6

Ranking Charlotte Hornets' Young Core by Long-Term Ceiling

The Charlotte Hornets have reshaped their roster this offseason, and while it's not the same, the team still does have a good young core. How would they rank based on their ultimate ceilings?

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

LaMelo Ball reveals big change he made after crashing his car

LaMelo Ball has made a grown-up decision after causing a car crash midway through his last season with the Charlotte Hornets. In February, the 24-year-old Ball crashed into another vehicle while driving his custom Hummer at a busy downtown Charlotte intersection.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

How Far Can the Hornets Go Next Season After Trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges?

After executing trades with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, sending out LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, there's a lot of uncertainty as to where the Charlotte Hornets will end up in 2026-27.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

What Remaining Fireworks Could Still Happen for the Hornets This Offseason

The 4th of July may be behind us, but that doesn't mean all of the fireworks have to be. Jeff Peterson has already made some headline moves this offseason,

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The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to rank third on each NBA franchise's scoring leaderboard can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Hornets continue to rebuild team by trading with Suns

There's been one constant in the Hornets' aggressive, multiyear rebuild: getting draft picks from the Suns.

Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / June 29

Charlotte Hornets Offseason Analysis: Did They Get Worse?

The Charlotte Hornets had a great second half of last season, and one could argue they were playing like one of the league’s best teams at the time. So if Charlotte was playing so great down the stretch, why are they making so many major moves this offseason?

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28