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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 5

What a crushing loss to the Pelicans says about the Charlotte Hornets

If there was ever a winnable game, it was what the Charlotte Hornets had last night. They were on the road, but they were facing the 0-6 New Orleans Pelicans (the last winless team in the West), and Zion Williamson was out.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 5

One player the Hornets should target if Brandon Miller is out long-term

The Charlotte Hornets were hoping for a season that was filled with more joy than the 2024-25 campaign, which was injury-plagued. Last year saw the Hornets lose both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller for the season and currently, they are without both of them.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 5

Hornets' Sion James discussing secret to Kon Knueppel's game is gold for young players

It hasn't taken Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel longs to establish himself in the NBA as the real deal. Through his first seven games, Knueppel is shooting 43.1 percent from three.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 5

Hornets collapse in fourth quarter, fall to winless Pelicans

Entering Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets had yet to win back-to-back games all season. It was a Hornets-Pelicans matchup with no stars, as while the Hornets were still missing LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, the Pelicans were missing former number one overall pick Zion Williamson.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / At The Hive / November 5

Recap/Analysis: Hornets collapse late in loss to Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets went scoreless for the last several possessions of the game as they choked it away to the previously winless New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

LaMelo Ball's game status for clash with Zion Williamson and the Pelicans has been revealed

After finishing a three-game homestand with a dominant victory over the Utah Jazz, the Charlotte Hornets are jet setting to the Big Easy for a clash with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans will square off at the Smoothie King Center. Charlotte looks to improve to 4-4, while the Pelicans are still searching for their first victory of the season.

Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Is Moussa Diabate the Hornets' most improved player?

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets came into the year with a questionable plan at the center spot. Following the trade of Mark Williams, they had no proven guy to man the middle.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Hornets have 3 key trade assets, but will they trade any of them?

Through seven games, the Charlotte Hornets resemble what we expected. They're clearly better than last year and not a basement-dweller any longer, but they're also not quite good enough to contend for the playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

You can watch these 11 Charlotte Hornets games on local TV this season

It can be challenging to watch Charlotte Hornets games. For the most part, they're not on national television, which leaves only a few options. NBA League Pass is costly, as is the monthly FanDuel Sports Network subscription fee.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Hornets look to get back to .500 on the season against the winless Pelicans

The Hornets (3-4) hit the road on Tuesday, this time headed to The Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) for their first matchup of the season.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 4

Charlotte's latest roster move has opened the door for a Liam McNeeley break out

Liam McNeeley has become the forgotten member of the Charlotte Hornets' impressive rookie class. While Kon Knueppel, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner have drawn headlines, McNeeley continues to scrap for minutes in Charlotte's competitive rotation.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / November 3

Hornets’ Brandon Miller expected to miss at least two more weeks

The Hornets announced that forward Brandon Miller has a shoulder subluxation. That’s basically a partial dislocation. He will continue rehab and get checked again in two weeks.

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Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / November 3

Hornets' Brandon Miller out at least two more weeks with injury

After further evaluation, Brandon Miller‘s shoulder injury has been confirmed to be a shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation).

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Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / November 2

Rookie Kon Knueppel Shines in Hornets' Win Over Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets are desperately trying to make it out of the basement of the NBA, continuously building the young core with a plethora of draft picks.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / November 2

Hornets overcome absence of LaMelo Ball to thump Jazz

Miles Bridges scored 29 points and Kon Knueppel added 24 as the Charlotte Hornets, despite playing without guard LaMelo Ball, whipped the visiting Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / November 2

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Kings

Sixers center Joel Embiid got hit with a $50,000 fine for “making a lewd gesture on the playing court” the NBA announced. The moment happened in the first quarter of Friday’s one-point loss to the Celtics and was caught on video.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / NBA Draft on SI / November 2

Ryan Kalkbrenner Showcases Defensive Clinic in Hornets' Loss to Timberwolves

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to emerge from the basement of the NBA and become postseason contenders in a weak Eastern Conference. Not having been to the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, the Hornets have been rebuilding for a decade, and time is ticking with LaMelo Ball at the helm.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

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Terry Rozier News / Yardbarker / October 28

Heat could get a rebate on the Terry Rozier trade

The Miami Heat traded a first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Terry Rozier in 2024. Now that he's been arrested, the team may be looking for a refund.

Rozier reportedly was assessed $8M tax lien from the IRS

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