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Kon Knueppel officially has Charles Barkley’s attention

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to inch their way to a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, and one of the major reasons why they could do is the play of rookie sensation the play of rookie sensation Kon Knueppel.

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Why Kon Knueppel Can Win NBA Rookie of the Year

The midway point of the 2025-26 NBA season is upon us, and it’s time for us to think about the potential NBA Rookie of the Year award winner. Technically, three months remain for a clear picture before 100 media members vote for their top three candidates.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 24

Wizards Fourth Quarter Push not Enough to Take Down Hornets

Heading into Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards, no team in the NBA has a better net rating since the start of 2026 than the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Hornets send Wizards to ninth straight setback

Brandon Miller scored 21 points, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges both racked up 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets hit 52.6% of their shots from the field in a 119-115 victory against the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon.

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NBA News / At The Hive / January 24

Recap/Analysis: Hornets hang on to beat Wizards

Three Charlotte Hornets notched double doubles to help them narrowly escape the Washington Wizards with a victory on a Saturday afternoon. The start of the game looked like a morning shoot around.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

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 News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Hornets’ rookies finally giving franchise some juice

The Hornets are getting a jolt from their rookie class, and for once, the excitement feels earned, writes Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. Charlotte’s first-year group, led by Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Liam McNeeley, has injected real energy into a franchise that badly needed it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 24

Hornets Look To Stay Hot Against Division Rival as Winter Storm Heads Charlotte's Way

The Hornets (17-28) are back in Charlotte on Saturday, this time hosting the division rival Washington Wizards (10-33). Today’s matchup will be the third of four games in the season series.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 24

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards

After a quick one-game road trip to Orlando, the Charlotte Hornets are back in town today, looking to build off their win over the Magic, playing host to the Washington Wizards.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 23

Grant Williams' return may have been a bigger addition than any trade deadline move

Just a little over a year ago, the Charlotte Hornets were 6-10, with a -4.6 net rating. In mid-November, though, Grant Williams tore his ACL, and the Hornets proceeded to go 13-53, with a -10.5 net rating the rest of the way.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 23

Miles Bridges Mock Trade: Finding a Package for Hornets Star Amid Rumors

According to Sam Amick, there is some intense interest in Miles Bridges in the trade market. At least three teams reportedly have him on their trade target board, but the Charlotte Hornets are unlikely to move him.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Hornets chase consecutive wins as reeling Wizards visit

The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are going into Saturday afternoon's meeting in North Carolina on different levels of momentum. Now it's just a matter of whether the Hornets can sustain the good times, as they haven't won back-to-back games since Jan.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / January 23

Hornets’ Bridges Drawing Trade Interest From Multiple Teams

Hornets forward Miles Bridges has generated “significant” trade interest as the February 5 deadline approaches, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who reports that the Bucks, Warriors, and Suns are among the teams eyeing the 27-year-old.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 23

Hornets blow-out Magic on second night of back-to-back behind Ball, Miller, Sexton

Coming off a disappointing loss where they scored less than 90 points, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action for their tenth back-to-back of the season, taking on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Balanced scoring leads Hornets to convincing win over Magic

Brandon Miller scored 20 points to lead eight players in double figures as the visiting Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday. Collin

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22

Hornets bench shines in blowout win over Magic

Just one night after scoring 87 points on national television, the Charlotte Hornets responded with a 124-97 win over the Orlando Magic.

Magic center Franz Wagner's ankle is 'really, really, really sore'

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LaMelo Ball News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Hornets Star LaMelo Ball Earns Praise for His Impact Beyond the Box Score

The Charlotte Hornets might be struggling at the moment in the league. But their star player, LaMelo Ball, is playing some exquisite basketball. Till now, the 24-year-old star has been averaging 19.4 points, five rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.

Brandon Miller News / Field Level Media / January 22

Magic chase fast start vs. Brandon Miller, Hornets

After splitting a pair of games during their European doubleheader and conquering any lingering jet lag, the Orlando Magic will return to the court to face the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Cavs play great for half, survive the rest

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 94-87 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. 1. You really had to love what you saw from the Cavs. 2.

Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Brandon Miller’s throwdown in Hornets-Cavs is nearly impossible to top

Even before the season began, many believed that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the more thrilling teams to watch despite their streak of losing records.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Why Hornets’ Kon Knueppel Has Realistic Chance to Win Rookie of the Year

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers

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Ryan Kalkbrenner News / NBA Draft on SI / January 19

Hornets Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner Shows Off Scoring vs. Nuggets

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.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / January 18

NBA Rookie Kon Knueppel Reaches Franchise Milestone After 42 Games Played

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / January 14

Hornets announce jersey retirement for franchise legend

The Hornets will honor one of the franchise's greatest players with a jersey retirement.

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LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Notable update emerges about LaMelo Ball’s future

The question of LaMelo Ball’s future may have to wait several more months before being litigated. The Charlotte Hornets star point guard Ball is expected to remain with the team through the end of the 2025-26 season, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Monday.