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Hornets’ ‘quiet’ acquisition from Timberwolves as part of 4-team LaMelo Ball trade

The blockbuster four-team trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated NBA headlines this offseason. However, one of the deal’s lesser-known pieces could prove valuable for the Charlotte Hornets down the road.

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Can the New-Look Hornets Somehow Top Last Year's 44-Win Total?

Jeff Peterson hit the reset button this offseason instead of building on what the Charlotte Hornets were able to do this past season, reaching 44 wins, and making the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 14

Hornets Star Grant Williams Reacts to Losing 'Incredible' LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges

If you haven't heard, the Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. It was a huge surprise to see the Hornets offload two pieces of the NBA's best five-man unit from last season, so understandably, it's all anyone can talk about.

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Miles Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Hornets Trade Miles Bridges To Suns

July 13: The trade is now official, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer tweets. June 26: The Hornets and Suns have agreed to a trade, according to Shams

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 13

Jeff Peterson answers questions about the LaMelo Ball trade

On Saturday, Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson got in front of the media to field questions after the LaMelo Ball trade became official.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Charlotte Hornets Summer League Takeaways: McNeeley's Breakout, Anderson Jr.'s Development and More

The Charlotte Hornets have been eliminated from (Summer League) playoff contention. With back-to-back losses, the Hornets' will fall short in their attempt to go back-to-back in Vegas.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Charles Lee Shares Perspective on Hornets' Astonishing Trade of LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee has his work cut out for him in 2026-27. The third-year coach will have to revamp an offensive system that thrived around LaMelo Ball to the tune of a top-five offensive rating.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13

Timberwolves HC Chris Finch Takes Subtle Jabs at Hornets After LaMelo Ball Trade

Can LaMelo Ball be a winning player? It's a question that haunted the Charlotte Hornets point guard during his tenure with the team. It may ultimately be a reason the Hornets decided to sell high and trade him to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / July 12

Hornets HC Opens Up On The Challenges Of LaMelo Ball’s Departure

After a spectacular run through the second half of the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets looked primed to be a more competitive unit in the upcoming campaign.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

The Hornets Turn the Ball Over 25 Times, Lose to the Celtics by Double-Digits

After a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans just a day prior that saw the Horents blow a double-digit lead and turn the ball over several times, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action early Sunday evening against the Boston Celtics.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Hornets’ Charles Lee drops ‘hard’ reaction in stunning LaMelo Ball trade

The Charlotte Hornets engaged in the biggest pre-NBA Trade Deadline decision over the summer. LaMelo Ball goes from Buzz City to the Minnesota Timberwolves after Charlotte orchestrated the blockbuster trade.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

Jeff Peterson Targeted Naz Reid 'For Years' — He Explains Why

While most Hornets fans would believe the team didn’t receive equal value in return for guard LaMelo Ball, president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson would beg to differ.

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LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / July 12

Charlotte Hornets GM defends LaMelo Ball trade: ‘We’re in a great position’

The Charlotte Hornets are already a different team than they were at the end of last season, largely due to a blockbuster trade in which they sent franchise star LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three second-round picks and three first-round pick swaps.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Hornets Executive Explains LaMelo Ball Trade

The Hornets pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the summer when they agreed to trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on June 25. With the expanded four-team deal finally being finalized on Friday, Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was able to explain his rationale for the move, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 11

Recap/Analysis: Hornets summer league win streak snapped by Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets played a brutal second half and squandered a double digit lead to lose their first summer league game in a couple of years. The Hornets got off to a blistering start led by Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaün and broke open a double digit lead within the first few minutes of the game.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Hornets Blow 18-Point Lead, Falter Late in First Summer League Loss in Two Years

Momentum in basketball is everything. When you have it, you can do no wrong. When you don’t? Well, ask the Charlotte Hornets. After opening up an 18-point lead on the New Orleans Pelicans, Buzz City failed to drop the hammer in the second half, and that proved to be their downfall.

Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Will Hornets sign Brandon Miller to contract extension?

Set to enter his fourth NBA season, Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is now eligible to sign an extension with the club that selected him with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Alabama.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9