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Former NBA All-Star Sends Clear Message To LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball is one of the most talented players in the NBA at just 23 years old. The Charlotte Hornets guard is coming off a season where he averaged 25.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range in 47 games.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 18

Hornets Coach Charles Lee Already Noticing Collin Sexton’s ‘Fearlessness’

Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee is already liking what he’s seen from offseason addition Collin Sexton, and he’s not shy about saying so. In a sitdown with The Charlotte Observer’s Roderick Boone, Lee praised Sexton’s “fearlessness” and “competitiveness,” even joking that he used to be on the receiving end of it from the opposing bench.

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How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Who will the Hornets final two-way spot go to?

The average NBA career length is around 4.5 years. Roughly two out of the three players will sign a standard contract at least once. It's what makes the G-League, 10-day contracts, and the Summer League all so interesting.

PJ Hall News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Should the Hornets sign PJ Hall to a two-way contract?

The Hornets have had a picture perfect Summer League thus far as they've clinched a playoff spot in the playoffs with a dominant win over San Antonio. It's the first time the Hornets have been a part of postseason action in the Summer League.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18

What to watch for during NBA Summer League semifinals

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has reached the semifinal stage, with four undefeated teams competing on Saturday for a spot in Sunday’s championship game.

Dwyane Wade's return to Heat should be cautionary tale for Blazers

Sixers face a tough reality check with Quentin Grimes

Former lottery pick is playing a dangerous game in free agency

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Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Charlotte Hornets 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear mission: put experience and versatility around their young core of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

ESPN's Tony Kornheiser goes to bat for Hornets after Paul George diss

Paul George has come under fire for his comments about the Charlotte Hornets. The Philadelphia 76ers forward said he'd never choose Charlotte in free agency because it would signify that his career as a player is over.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Playoffs in the meaningless Summer League mean everything for the Hornets

Making the playoffs in Summer League means very little. Even winning it all means very little, because while it does come with a ring and a historical note that they won whatever year's Summer League, it's all about development for players.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Hornets' Brandon Miller set to host camp in Charlotte

There were a lot of fans of the Charlotte Hornets who were wary of them drafting Brandon Miller. After the off-court situation at Alabama, some questioned his character.

Nikola Vucevic News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18

Nikola Vucevic mock trade: Hornets kill two birds with one stone in Bulls swap

The Charlotte Hornets suddenly have a problem: they have way too many guards and not enough centers. As it is, they have too many players on the roster, so they need to move off of a couple just to get their roster size under control.

Kon Knueppel News / At The Hive / July 18

Recap/Analysis: Kon Knueppel leads Hornets to the semifinals

Kon Knueppel and KJ Simpson scored 19 and Damion Baugh added 18 in a dominant win over the Spurs that put the Charlotte Hornets in the summer league semifinals.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

Hornets clinch Summer League playoff spot with blowout win over Spurs

Playoff basketball. Sort of. Heading into Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets were sitting at 3-0, facing off another 3-0 team, the San Antonio Spurs.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

What needs to happen for the Charlotte Hornets to make the Summer League playoffs

Today is the final day of the Charlotte Hornets' Summer League schedule, where they will face the Dylan Harper-less San Antonio Spurs. The Hornets have gone 3-0 through their first three games, and a 4-0 record should secure them a spot in the Summer League playoffs, right?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

Way-too-early look at five free agents the Hornets could chase in 2026

We're a long way from the next massive round of free agency, but much like the draft, it's never too early to look ahead to the future, especially when talking about the Charlotte Hornets - who have seemingly been in rebuild mode for ages.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

Hornets dodge another star rookie in Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets have been great in Summer League, going 3-0 so far and winning by almost double digits on average. That record might deserve an asterisk, though, as the Hornets somehow routinely avoid every team's top draft choice.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 17

Paul George throws major shade at Eastern Conference team

Paul George didn't hold back in discussing his feelings on one Eastern Conference team.

Joel Embiid profile shows how he's sabotaged himself

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 17

Could KJ Simpson's rise potentially force Nick Smith Jr. out of Charlotte?

The Charlotte Hornets have made major changes this offseason, reshaping their roster with a focus on the backcourt. But with so many guards in the mix, there simply won’t be room for everyone—and one player who could be in danger is former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 16