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Hornets Waive Drew Peterson

The Hornets have waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced in a press release. Peterson was on a two-way contract, so Charlotte’s 15-man standard roster remains full but one of the team’s three two-way slots is now open.

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Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Wizards with team performance

Eight Charlotte Hornets scored in double figures and the team recorded 35 assists in a comeback win over the Wizards. The Hornets chucked up a whole lot of threes and missed a whole lot of them early in the game.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / December 23

Hornets use the deep ball to sink Wizards

LaMelo Ball scored 23 with the help of four 3-point baskets and the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Washington Wizards 126-109 on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller poured in 20 points and Kon Knueppel provided 15 of his 19 points in the second half as the Hornets used a strong fourth quarter to defeat Washington for the second time this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Hornets secure 10th win of season behind excellent fourth quarter, take down Wizards

After falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action just a day later, taking on the 5-22 Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

LaMelo Ball gets heated with Kyshawn George after a flagrant foul

LaMelo Ball was almost ready to throw hands during Tuesday’s game. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets matched up on Tuesday against Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Breaking down the Hornets' starting lineup vs. the Washington Wizards

It's a quick turnaround for the Charlotte Hornets, who are back at home tonight to take on the divisional rival, the Washington Wizards. A few moments ago, Hornets head coach Charles Lee submitted his starting lineup.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / December 23

Charlotte's Kon Knueppel Becomes Fastest Player to Hit 100 3-Pointers

While the Charlotte Hornets likely aren't playoff contenders this season, the team has clearly made a step in the right direction after going 19-63 in 2024-25.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Predicting the final score for the Hornets' Christmas Eve Eve matchup with the Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets are back at home Tuesday night for a Christmas Eve Eve clash with the Washington Wizards. The Bugs won the first matchup between the two by 26 earlier this season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Game Preview: Charlotte Hornets host the Washington Wizards in divisional clash

After dismantling the Atlanta Hawks on their home floor last week, the Charlotte Hornets (9-20) quickly hit a wall away from the friendly confines of the Spectrum Center.

Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Collin Sexton mock trade: Could rumored interest turn into another Charlotte Hornets deadline deal?

Collin Sexton has been stuck in NBA purgatory for the majority of his NBA career. He spent four years on the post-LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers, three years on the post-Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz, and is currently coming off the bench for the lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 23

Proposed new NBA rules could derail the Charlotte Hornets

The NBA draft lottery is already pretty unfair to teams like the Charlotte Hornets. They've been a bad team for several seasons now, and they've rarely gotten even an ounce of lottery luck.