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Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 13

Jeff Peterson answers questions about the LaMelo Ball trade

On Saturday, Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson got in front of the media to field questions after the LaMelo Ball trade became official.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Charlotte Hornets Summer League Takeaways: McNeeley's Breakout, Anderson Jr.'s Development and More

The Charlotte Hornets have been eliminated from (Summer League) playoff contention. With back-to-back losses, the Hornets' will fall short in their attempt to go back-to-back in Vegas.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Charles Lee Shares Perspective on Hornets' Astonishing Trade of LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee has his work cut out for him in 2026-27. The third-year coach will have to revamp an offensive system that thrived around LaMelo Ball to the tune of a top-five offensive rating.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Timberwolves HC Chris Finch Takes Subtle Jabs at Hornets After LaMelo Ball Trade

Can LaMelo Ball be a winning player? It's a question that haunted the Charlotte Hornets point guard during his tenure with the team. It may ultimately be a reason the Hornets decided to sell high and trade him to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 12

Hornets HC Opens Up On The Challenges Of LaMelo Ball’s Departure

After a spectacular run through the second half of the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets looked primed to be a more competitive unit in the upcoming campaign.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

The Hornets Turn the Ball Over 25 Times, Lose to the Celtics by Double-Digits

After a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans just a day prior that saw the Horents blow a double-digit lead and turn the ball over several times, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action early Sunday evening against the Boston Celtics.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Hornets’ Charles Lee drops ‘hard’ reaction in stunning LaMelo Ball trade

The Charlotte Hornets engaged in the biggest pre-NBA Trade Deadline decision over the summer. LaMelo Ball goes from Buzz City to the Minnesota Timberwolves after Charlotte orchestrated the blockbuster trade.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

Jeff Peterson Targeted Naz Reid 'For Years' — He Explains Why

While most Hornets fans would believe the team didn’t receive equal value in return for guard LaMelo Ball, president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson would beg to differ.

LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / July 12

Charlotte Hornets GM defends LaMelo Ball trade: ‘We’re in a great position’

The Charlotte Hornets are already a different team than they were at the end of last season, largely due to a blockbuster trade in which they sent franchise star LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three second-round picks and three first-round pick swaps.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Hornets Executive Explains LaMelo Ball Trade

The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 11

Recap/Analysis: Hornets summer league win streak snapped by Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets played a brutal second half and squandered a double digit lead to lose their first summer league game in a couple of years. The Hornets got off to a blistering start led by Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaün and broke open a double digit lead within the first few minutes of the game.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Hornets Blow 18-Point Lead, Falter Late in First Summer League Loss in Two Years

Momentum in basketball is everything. When you have it, you can do no wrong. When you don’t? Well, ask the Charlotte Hornets. After opening up an 18-point lead on the New Orleans Pelicans, Buzz City failed to drop the hammer in the second half, and that proved to be their downfall.

Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Will Hornets sign Brandon Miller to contract extension?

Set to enter his fourth NBA season, Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is now eligible to sign an extension with the club that selected him with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Alabama.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Full Details of the Hornets' Four-Team Trade: Every Pick and Player Charlotte Received

Well, the LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte is now officially behind us. I think after what we witnessed with the Mark Williams rescinded trade and the current deal sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto being put on pause, there were some Hornets fans holding out hope that something would fall through and Ball would remain in Buzz City.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Timberwolves drop ice-cold LaMelo Ball hype video

LaMelo Ball is officially coming to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The huge four-team trade that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves acquire LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets has been finalized at long last, allowing for the franchise and fan base alike to wax poetic.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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