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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Reliving LaMelo Ball's 10 Best Moments as a Charlotte Hornet
Few players across the NBA can match the highlight reel of former Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. As his time in North Carolina has come to an end, it's only fitting to look back at his ten best plays in the purple and teal.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Here's Who's Playing for the Hornets in Summer League
We’re just eight days away from the Charlotte Hornets' first NBA Summer League game of the annual Vegas Classic on July 9th versus Orlando… and the Hornets
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Four of the Largest Contracts in Charlotte Hornets History
They may not have the most money, but sometimes even non-major market teams like the Charlotte Hornets have to open up the checkbook from time to time.
The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to average the most points per game for each NBA franchise in the 2018-19 season can you name in five minutes?
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Jeff Peterson's Offseason Plan Is Sound, But Charlotte Hornets Fans Are Right to Question It
Jeff Peterson has put himself in an unenviable position. There are plenty of educated people who think his offseason plan to reshape the Charlotte Hornets has been a rational one.
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
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Charlotte Hornets Might Be Done Making Significant Moves for Now
The Charlotte Hornets are going to make another move, right? Well, probably a minor move or two, but I'm not sure we'll see one that really moves the needle for the franchise and allow the fan base to finally cool down after the trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, specifically Melo being shipped out for a controversial return.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
The Hornets May Not Use the $40.7M LaMelo Ball Trade Exception This Summer
By trading LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets created a $40.7 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history. Essentially, it means they can take on up to $40.7 million in a trade without having to match salaries to make it work.
Jaylen Brown News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Whether or Not the Hornets Could and Should've Matched 76ers' Offer for Jaylen Brown
In the wake of the LaMelo Ball trade, Charlotte Hornets fans immediately began to hope that a bigger move to replace the superstar they'd lost was in the works.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Charlotte Hornets Updated Draft Capital Following Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball Trades
The Charlotte Hornets successfully reworked their roster in a matter of days by trading Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. They managed to turn those two players into Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale, and Grayson Allen for the current roster.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Underrated Offseason Storylines That Changed Overnight
On June 22, Athlon published a piece highlighting the most underrated storylines of the NBA offseason. Fast-forward to June 30, and other undervalued scenarios have become overnight headlines.
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?
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
Skip Bayless is Not a Fan of the Hornets Trading LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges
Death, taxes, and an opinion from popular sports media personality Skip Bayless. No matter what life throws at us, whether we want it or not, we are guaranteed all three.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. Didn't Get Their Own Spotlight... Yet
I’ll address it, since it was hard for almost anyone else to: Last Thursday’s introductory press conference for Charlotte’s two first-round picks — Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson — was weird.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Five Sophomores Who Just Got Their Situations Upgraded
Talent matters. Situation matters just as much. That's especially true for young players trying to establish themselves. We've already seen the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade shake up the league.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Questions Free Agency Has to Answer
Free agency has begun, and here's the good news: You don't need to follow every signing. You just need to know which ones actually change your fantasy draft board.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Five Players Who Just Got the Teammate They Needed
Fantasy basketball isn’t always about who changed teams. Sometimes it’s about who showed up next to him. That’s the part people miss. Everybody tracks the star.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
Hornets Free Agent Big Board: Ranking Charlotte's Potential FA Targets
LaMelo Ball is gone. Josh Green is, too. Miles Bridges is no longer on the roster, either. The Charlotte Hornets have already undergone some significant changes, and free agency hasn't even begun yet.
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Hornets Exercising Pat Connaughton’s Option
The Hornets are picking up their team option on veteran wing Pat Connaughton for the 2026/27 season, reports Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).
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.
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?
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to add future assets, possibly for an even bigger swing later.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26
Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?
If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Morant, these two teams would be the best landing spots.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Hornets ditch LaMelo Ball for shockingly small return
Despite a 25-game improvement last season and a play-in victory, the Charlotte Hornets decided that they didn't want to be in the LaMelo Ball business anymore.
Coby White News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White On Three-Year Contract
Shortly after striking a deal to trade guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, the Hornets have reached an agreement to bring back free agent guard Coby White, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that White will sign a three-year, $74MM contract to remain in Charlotte.
LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / June 26
Why Hornets are biggest winner in blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves got the bigger name, but the Charlotte Hornets are the biggest winner of the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
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