Technically, three more months await to give media voters full clarity on who deserves to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. It only took half the season, however, for Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee to sense definitively on where Kon Knueppel ranks in his class.
The Hornets (16-27) return home on Wednesday for a quick pit stop after a five-game road trip out west, this time hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).
All of the metrics generally agree that LaMelo Ball as a shooter is not a very efficient player. The Charlotte Hornets guard can take and make any shot on the floor, but the problem is that he takes them too often and doesn't make them often enough.
The Charlotte Hornets have something to build on, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will reflect on a one-sided loss after their most recent games when the teams meet Wednesday night in Charlotte.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball continues to draw attention across the NBA, but recent reports suggest teams like the Houston Rockets are unlikely to pursue a blockbuster move for the All-Star playmaker.
The Charlotte Hornets may not look all that imposing at 16-27, but upon further inspection, they look a little better than their record. For starters, they've averaged better than a 20-point margin of victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and Denver Nuggets.
The Charlotte Hornets are probably better than most people think. When they're fully healthy, they have one of the best five-man lineups in terms of net ratings, and despite the 16-27 record, they are at a neutral point differential.
Everybody is talking about the Charlotte Hornets. As Charles Lee and company rack up wins, chatter will increase about the Hornets' willingness to make a splash before next month's NBA trade deadline.
The 2025/26 NBA season has shown who the new elite of the league truly are. The Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Philadelphia 76ers have all been surprise hits so far.
Kon Knueppel — what more can you say? Roughly halfway through his rookie season, Knueppel has met, and arguably exceeded, every reasonable expectation the Charlotte Hornets organization and its fan base could have had.
The Charlotte Hornets are playing some inspiring basketball of late, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green apparently sees it differently. After
The Charlotte Hornets were already in full control Sunday night, but LaMelo Ball still gave them one more reason to cheer as he delivered the loudest moment
The Charlotte Hornets have made some noticeable strides this season, especially since the turn of the year. To start 2026, they've gone 5-5, which doesn't seem impressive on the surface, but it's clear that the Hornets are building something special with their youth.
What's up with the Charlotte Hornets this year? A lot, actually. It's already been quite the season, and while it's almost halfway over, we have already learned a ton about this team and its players.
The Charlotte Hornets racked up an impressive 110-87 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, despite a poor performance from Miles Bridges, who only notched seven points in 23 minutes.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is among the bright spots for the team. Early in his career, Knueppel has proven to be a reliable scorer for Charlotte.
The Charlotte Hornets dominated the Nuggets with a wire to wire win to finish their west coast road trip 3-2. Brandon Miller knocked down a three on the Hornets first possession to give them a lead they would not relinquish.
Brandon Miller scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets went wire-to-wire, leading by as many as 33 points in beating the host Denver Nuggets 110-87 on Sunday night.
The Charlotte Hornets, a team that has faced years of rebuilding and injury setbacks, have started to turn heads in the 2025-26 NBA season by securing surprising wins against some of the league’s top-tier teams.
As they took turns taking shots, Collin Sexton and LaMelo Ball showcased both the joy and competitive spirit that have made their dynamic work so well.