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Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year? Jeff Teague makes his pick

It appears that the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year battle is a race between two horses in Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Hornets buzzing, Pacers plummeting in NBA standings

The Charlotte Hornets are riding high on the road, while the Indiana Pacers are struggling to win regardless of venue. The Hornets will look to extend their franchise-best road winning streak to nine games on Thursday night when they visit the Pacers in Indianapolis.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 25

Coby White Clears the Air on How the Calf Injury Popped Up After Trade From Bulls

When the Charlotte Hornets struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls on the eve of the trade deadline to land veteran point guard Coby White, they initially sent Collin Sexton and three second-round picks to the Windy City.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 25

Efficiency Does Not Matter for Charlotte Hornets Star LaMelo Ball

Two questions have plagued Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball since he entered the NBA. Can he stay healthy, and can he be an efficient shooter? He's played 59.4% of the possible games since he was drafted.

Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / February 25

Hornets Light Up Chicago: Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel Lead Historic Road Win 131-99

The Charlotte Hornets didn’t just win on Tuesday night. They dominated, dismantled, and delivered a performance that had United Center fans heading for the exits early.

NBA News / At The Hive / February 25

Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Bulls for eighth straight road wins

An explosive third quarter helped the Charlotte Hornets cruise past the Chicago Bulls for a franchise record eighth straight road win. The Hornets fired up a whole bunch of threes to start the game, and they didn’t have a whole lot of success at first.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Coby White News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Coby White had great quote after his return to Chicago

Coby White did not take his time as a Chicago Bulls guard for granted. The Bulls traded White to the Charlotte Hornets before the NBA trade deadline early this month, but he missed his first few games with the team due to a left calf strain.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 24

Hornets rout Bulls for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Brandon Miller scored 23 points and Kon Knueppel added 21 to pace seven players in double figures as the visiting Charlotte Hornets routed the skidding Chicago Bulls 131-99 on Tuesday.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel makes NBA history with 200th 3-pointer

The Charlotte Hornets struck gold with their selection of sharpshooting wing Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Knueppel has made an instant impact for the Hornets, leading their surge towards the Eastern Conference playoff picture thanks to his consistent excellent play.

Coby White News / Field Level Media / February 24

Coby White set to make Hornets debut against Bulls, his former team

Coby White is slated to make his franchise debut against his former club on Tuesday night when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Chicago Bulls. White spent 6 1/2 seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Hornets on Feb.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Do the Charlotte Hornets Really Have Four of the Top 100 Players in the NBA?

The Charlotte Hornets have, for a long time, not had a ton of talent. They had players here and there, but it's been a long time since the roster was as talented and deep as it is now.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Coby White Available To Make Hornets Debut Tuesday

For the first time in his NBA career, Coby White will play for a team besides the Bulls on Tuesday. However, the setting will be a familiar one. The seventh-year guard, who was traded from Chicago to Charlotte at this month’s deadline, will be making his Hornets debut at the Bulls’ United Center, his former home arena (Twitter link).

NBA News / Scoop B / February 24

The Digital Hive: How MatchWornShirt & Xavier Tillman are Redefining Charlotte’s 'Hungry' Culture

CHARLOTTE, NC — There is a specific kind of energy humming through the Spectrum Center these days. It’s not just the vibration of the recently completed $245 million renovation or the steady thrum of a team finding its identity.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Muggsy Bogues Q&A: NBA Great Breaks Down the Red-Hot Hornets

Muggsy Bogues is one of the most notable players in NBA history. The 5-foot-3 former guard is the shortest player in NBA history and excelled in a league of giants. Bogues spent 14 seasons in the NBA and ranked in the top seven in assists in six consecutive seasons and in the top 10 in steals in three of those seasons.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Hornets seeing growth, winning basketball from LaMelo Ball

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has never lacked confidence, flair, or the ability to put points on the board. What’s always been debated is whether his game would ever fully translate to winning basketball.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22