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Kon Knueppel named to all rookie first team

In some of the least surprising news of the offseason, Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel made the NBA’s All Rookie first team. Knueppel undeservedly lost out on Rookie of the Year honors to his former college teammate Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

What is The Biggest Mistake That the Charlotte Hornets Could Make This Offseason?

In 2021, there were few teams in the NBA who were happier than the Atlanta Hawks. After years of rebuilding, things were starting to look promising, as

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

The Charlotte Hornets' Forgotten Man: Liam McNeeley Faces a Pivotal Offseason Heading Into Year Two

Liam McNeeley has quickly become the Charlotte Hornets' forgotten man. The centerpiece of the trade the sent Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns, McNeeley essentially got the chance to redshirt in his rookie season in the NBA.

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How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

Assessing the Value of All 3 Charlotte Hornets' 2027 First-Round Picks

Thanks to the shrewd and effective business practices of GM Jeff Peterson, the Charlotte Hornets own three first-round picks next year (with a few potential protections affecting that).

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 20

A Guard 14th Overall? Why the Hornets May Target a Backcourt Player in NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets are primarily in the market for frontcourt players this offseason. In the draft, they are routinely projected to take at least one but often two big men or forwards with their two draft picks.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 20

Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Cameron Carr

It’s that time of year. The draft order is set. The NBA Combine is complete. Now we get to spend the next month analyzing and misjudging a bunch of prospects that will ultimately end up landing on other teams.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 19

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: 2 Prized Prospects Without Trading Up or Down

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in this draft and three in 2027. That's a glut of upcoming first-rounders, but they don't have the roster space to accommodate all that.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Friendship Factor: Miles Bridges' Value is Highest in Charlotte

Miles Bridges has had his fair share of controversy during his tenure in Charlotte. That’s about the nicest way you can put it. I want to take it a step further, though, and make sure to give credit and acknowledge the fact that: Miles Bridges' value is higher with the Hornets than anywhere else in the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Nate Ament

One of my favorite things about the NBA Draft is the impossibility that scouting is. As a natural optimist, I find myself thinking about what a player can be, not what they are not.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

The Hornets Should Not Give Up On Tidjane Salaün Just Yet

The Charlotte Hornets have been managed extremely well under GM Jeff Peterson. Through those two years, they have simply stacked up really smart moves.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Hornets Confidence Meter: Bridges Trade, Miller Extension + Other Possibilities

The Charlotte Hornets may not have any major pressing issues to attend to this offseason, but they have plenty to figure out in the next few months. How confident should we be about certain things taking place?

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 18

Charlotte Hornets post-combine mock draft roundup

The NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, which means that all that stands between us and the 2026 NBA Draft are individual workouts and maybe a trade or two.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Profile: Cameron Carr

The 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets were one of the league's premier three-point shooting teams. According to Cleaning the Glass, Charlotte attempted the second-highest frequency of threes in the league while connecting on the third highest percentage.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

How I Changed My Own Mind on Brandon Miller's Extension in Charlotte

Brandon Miller and his extension are the talk of Charlotte right now. Despite the mixed opinions from Hornets fans, it’s far from the most controversial rookie extension there’s ever been.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

The Hornets Have One Underrated Weakness — Three Players Who Could Fix It

When it comes to trying to identify where the Charlotte Hornets can improve the roster this offseason, two things are at the top of everyone's mind — the frontcourt and physicality.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 15

The Two Draft Prospects the Hornets May Pursue if They Trade into the Top 10

A wildly successful season could have Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson thinking about pushing his chips to the center of the table, making a move that could really accelerate the organization's timeline to contend in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 15

14 Years of No. 14 Picks: What Hornets Can Expect in NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets got stuck with the 14th pick in the lottery. The lottery is usually unkind to the Hornets, and this year was no different, even if we all hoped that the karma we have been long due would manifest after the Hornets finally became competitive.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 14

Is Hornets Star Brandon Miller Really Untouchable?

There's a lot of chatter, from us here as well, about what trades might go down by the Charlotte Hornets this offseason. There's speculation that the Hornets may put together a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo or even trade way up in the NBA draft for someone like Caleb Wilson.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 14

Kon Knueppel Names Four Players He'd Like to See the Hornets Draft

This time a year ago, Kon Knueppel was going through the NBA draft process, and after spending some time in the Queen City participating in a workout, he raised the eyebrows of not only the coaches and front office but the face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball, as well.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 13

Hornets’ Miles Bridges seeks psychological evaluation in ongoing dispute with ex

Hornets forward Miles Bridges has asked a court to order a psychological evaluation of his ex-girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, as part of an ongoing legal dispute, according to a report from TMZ.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son

LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son.

Charles Lee News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Hornets announce big news about HC Charles Lee

The Hornets went 19-63 in Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA play-in tournament.

Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Hornets’ Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Hornets forward Brandon Miller has undergone surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, the team announced today in a press release. The Hornets didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Miller or confirm that he’ll be ready for the 2026/27 season.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / April 30

Hornets’ Moussa Diabate Wins 2025/26 Hustle Award

Hornets big man Moussa Diabate is the winner of the NBA’s Hustle Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today. The Hustle Award, which debuted in 2017, isn’t voted on by media members, players, or executives like other end-of-season awards.