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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 4
Hornets Strike First Deal of Trade Deadline, Landing Former First-Round Pick From Bulls
One of the most glaring and obvious needs for the Charlotte Hornets entering the trade deadline was a backup guard. LaMelo Ball has been great (and available) this season, but the moment he comes off the floor, there's a huge drop in offensive efficiency.
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / February 4
What do the Hornets do at the trade deadline? 
The NBA trade deadline is this Thursday at 3:00 Eastern time. We’ve already seen a few deals shake up the landscape of the league, and there are definitely more to come.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 4
Charlotte Hornets Could Be Playing a Dangerous Game at the Trade Deadline
The Charlotte Hornets are going to make some moves at the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen how big and bold they will be. Just a few weeks ago, the Hornets were viewed as clear sellers at the deadline.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 4
What the Hornets Actually Need at the Trade Deadline — And What They Don't
Tomorrow marks the NBA's trading deadline, and as always, the Charlotte Hornets are going to be active on the phones. This year, however, Jeff Peterson and Co.
Brandon Miller News / LWOSports.com / February 4
The Blueprint in Buzz City: Why Brandon Miller is the Foundation of the New-Look Hornets
For years, the Charlotte Hornets have been defined by inconsistency, lacking a defining identity or a consistent cornerstone to build around. The “Buzz City” rebuild was often hindered by injuries and a lack of two-way stars.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 4
The Wildest Possible Scenarios for Charlotte Hornets' Trade Deadline
The Charlotte Hornets are poised to have a pretty quiet trade deadline. Maybe they send Collin Sexton somewhere or try to find a new backup point guard.
Kon Knueppel News / At The Hive / February 4
Kon Knueppel will be participating in the 3-point shootout
According to Chris Haynes, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has accepted an invitation to participate in the 3-point shootout during NBA All Star Weekend.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 4
Giannis Antetokounmpo Mock Trade: 2x MVP to Charlotte Hornets in Major Blockbuster
The Charlotte Hornets are highly unlikely to make any sort of major splash at the trade deadline. The current roster is on a seven-game winning streak, and all the metrics suggest that this is a really strong group of players.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / February 4
The January 2026 Hornets are winning awards
The January 2026 Charlotte Hornets are going to go down in the annals of NBA history as one of the greatest teams of all time. They outscored opponents by 151 points in road games alone, which tied the best mark in the history of the league.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3
Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel will participate in 3-point contest
Entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Cooper Flagg was supposed to be the clear Rookie of the Year winner and the Charlotte Hornets were supposed to miss the playoffs.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3
Giannis Trade Whispers Include Hornets — Would Charlotte Bet Everything on Him?
Not all that long ago, the Charlotte Hornets seemed destined for another injury-riddled season that would result in falling into the NBA draft lottery, extending that streak to ten years.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3
Charlotte Hornets NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets, and Updates
After a dreadful first month of the 2025-26 season, where the Charlotte Hornets went 4-14, things have turned around in a big way, largely due to the roster finally being healthy.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3
Why Lonzo Ball Makes Little Sense for the Hornets as a Backup Guard Option
Just one year ago, I wrote an article detailing how the Charlotte Hornets should make a run at then-Bulls guard Lonzo Ball. It would give the Hornets another ball handler who can play excellent defense as well as playmake, and would give Charlotte an extremely quality starter for when [LaMelo Ball] is out.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3
Ex NBA player ‘doesn’t see difference’ in Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s style of play
Recently, the Charlotte Hornets have been on fire, winners of seven straight games after their comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday afternoon.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 3
No All-Stars, No Problem: The Hornets’ Surge to Winning Basketball is More Important
The last thing the Charlotte Hornets need amidst a seven-game win streak is a distraction. Fuel to the ever-growing Hornets fire, however? Charlotte and head coach Charles Lee will take all the NBA will give… even if by way of an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve snub. Ultimately, the absence of a Hornets player came down to timing.
Pat Connaughton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3
NBA veteran dyes his hair blonde after losing team’s fantasy football league
NBA veteran Pat Connaughton may want to stick to basketball rather than try his luck again in fantasy football. The Charlotte Hornets guard stood out despite not taking the court during their Monday game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2
Hornets extend winning streak to seven with win over Pelicans
The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.
Charlotte Hornets News / The SportsRush / February 2
'Leadership at the Coaching Position': Paul Pierce Commends Hornets’ Charles Lee, Citing His LaMelo Ball Move
A lot has happened in the world in the past few weeks… But once you digest the truly important stuff, you might find that the most shocking development of all is that the Charlotte Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / February 1
Dirk Nowitzki Explains Kon Knueppel’s German Last Name
Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently explained Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel’s German last name to the general public. Nowitzki, 47, played his entire 21-year NBA career with the Mavericks.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 1
Hot Hornets ride longest winning streak in 10 years vs. Pelicans
The Charlotte Hornets will try to add to their hottest stretch in a decade when the New Orleans Pelicans visit on Monday night. The Hornets have been on the rise and are having sustained success, winning seven of their past eight games.
Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / January 31
Hornets Surge Through January With Best Stretch in Nearly a Decade
The Charlotte Hornets are putting together one of the most impressive runs in franchise history. After a dominant January, Charlotte finishes the month with an 11–6 record, the No.
Charlotte Hornets News / BasketballNews.com / January 31
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and the birth of Charlotte’s offensive future
For years, optimism around the Charlotte Hornets has felt fragile – brief flashes of promise followed by long stretches of uncertainty. Injuries stalled momentum, development timelines drifted, and hope was something fans talked themselves into rather than something they could see nightly on the floor.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / January 30
Former Hornet Amari Bailey seeking NCAA return
Amari Bailey, who was selected 41st overall in the 2023 draft and appeared in 10 games on a two-way contract with the Hornets in 2023-24, is trying to become the first player to return to college after playing in NBA games.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / January 30
Hornets becoming a sneaky threat in the Eastern Conference
It's very rare that a team with a record of 21-28 and two-and-a-half games out of a playoff spot is mentioned as a sneaky contender in the NBA. There feels like an exception this season, though, as the Charlotte Hornets have seemed to quickly grab the attention of the NBA world.
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