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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hornets happy to be home for play-in clash with Heat
In order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets will need to win a pair of games this week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13
Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat in NBA Play-In Tournament
The Charlotte Hornets did just enough down the stretch to grab the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. That means that on Tuesday at 7:30 pm ET, the bugs will take on the Miami Heat.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13
Hornets vs. Heat Breakdown: Three Keys For Charlotte to Beat Miami
Buckle your seatbelts folks. If you asked a Charlotte Hornets fan which team they wanted to see the least in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament, I'd assume that the overwhelming majority would have said the Miami Heat.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East
The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13
Numbers Don't Lie: Kon Knueppel is Your NBA Rookie of the Year, Not Cooper Flagg
The Charlotte Hornets' last season-long award winner was LaMelo Ball in 2020-21, winning the Rookie of the Year award. Kon Knueppel's up for that same award this year, but Cooper Flagg has been the favorite basically all season long.
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13
Why the Charlotte Hornets Are a Bad Matchup for the Miami Heat in NBA Play In Tournament
The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where every possession matters.
Charlotte Hornets News / HITC / April 13
LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel match rare Curry-Thompson three-point feat
The Charlotte Hornets closed their regular season with a 110-96 win over the New York Knicks, building momentum ahead of the play-in tournament. LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel both contributed in the final game, scoring 19 and 14 points respectively, as the team secured a positive finish.
Kon Knueppel News / Last Word On Sports / April 13
Kon Knueppel: First Rookie In NBA History To Lead NBA In Threes
Kon Knueppel‘s three-point record is now official, and it is historic. The Charlotte Hornets rookie finished the 2025-26 NBA regular season with 273 made three-pointers, topping the entire league and becoming the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in three-pointers made.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament
With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.
NBA News / At The Hive / April 13
Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Knicks to clinch 9 seed 
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Coby White all scored exactly 19 points to defeat a New York Knicks skeleton crew, 110-96. It took a little while for the game to get going, which wasn’t surprising considering the Knicks rested all of their starters and a couple key bench players.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat
The Charlotte Hornets may have just ushered in the league’s next great shooting era. Of course, they did it in pretty historic fashion. In a season finale packed with stakes against the New York Knicks, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel didn’t just deliver.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12
3 Burning Questions Ahead of Hornets vs. Heat in the Play-In Tournament
It's official. After a gritty, uglier-than-expected win against the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets have locked themselves into the nine seed in the East and a date with Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Hornets knock off Knicks to secure East’s ninth seed
Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Coby White each scored 19 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets earned the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a 110-96 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 12
Hornets Down Short-Handed Knicks, Earn Nine Seed In Eastern Conference Playoffs
It was a slopfest fit for the most unserious day of the NBA season, but it was a much-needed victory for the Charlotte Hornets who will return home to prepare for a win-or-go-home playoff game against the Miami Heat.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 12
Hornets vs Knicks Preview: Charlotte’s Final Regular Season Test
The Hornets vs Knicks game carries stakes that only one side truly feels. The Charlotte Hornets close out their regular season at the most iconic arena in basketball, Madison Square Garden, against a New York Knicks team that has already locked up third place in the East.
Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Hornets’ Affiliate Wins G League Title, Evbuomwan Named Finals MVP
The Hornets‘ G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, denied Sacramento’s affiliate a second consecutive title on Friday, winning the second game of the best-of-three series over the Stockton Kings to win the 2026 NBAGL Finals in a sweep.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 10
Detroit Pistons Beat Charlotte Hornets Behind a Balanced Offensive Showing
Let me paint a picture for you. You’re the Charlotte Hornets. You’ve been battling tooth and nail all season, trying to claw your way out of the Eastern Conference basement and secure a coveted spot in the Play-In Tournament.
Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / April 7
The Hornets Might Be the Most Dangerous Team Nobody Is Talking About
At one point this season, the Charlotte Hornets looked completely out of the picture. Sitting at 16–28 earlier in the year, they were trending toward another lost season—another year of “what could’ve been.” Fast forward to today, and the story couldn’t be more different.
Charles Lee News / LWOSports.com / April 7
Breaking Down the 3rd Quarter: How Charles Lee’s Adjustments Are Winning Games
For years, the Charlotte Hornets were known for exciting first halves, disastrous third quarters, and heartbreaking finishes. Under head coach Charles Lee in the 2025-26 season, that narrative has been completely rewritten.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 6
Hornets have emerged as East play-in team to beat
Among the Eastern Conference play-in teams, the Hornets may have the most potential to disrupt the postseason picture. After a 16-28 start, Charlotte has surged since January, picking up wins over top teams such as the Thunder, Spurs and Celtics, as noted by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.
Liam McNeeley News / NBA Draft on SI / April 6
2025 First-Round Pick Liam McNeeley Helps Greensboro to G League Finals
The Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class has already helped the team make history. No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel set the franchise record for most 3-point makes in a single season, also notching the most 3-point makes by a rookie in NBA history.
PJ Hall News / Hoops Rumors / April 3
Hornets’ PJ Hall Out Indefinitely With Right Ankle Fracture
Hornets big man PJ Hall has been diagnosed with a right ankle fracture, according to the NBA’s official injury report. The news was first noted by Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (via Twitter).
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