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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel gets championship-caliber advice from Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was handed advice from New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, who’s one win away from winning his first championship.

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Who Are the Three Prospects Most Linked to the Hornets in the 2026 NBA Draft?

The Charlotte Hornets are in one of the more interesting spots for the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. That's because Charlotte owns two first-round selections, No.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Potential Free-Agent Destinations That Could Create Breakout Seasons

The 2026 NBA free-agency window is shaping up to be a game-changer for fantasy basketball managers. With the salary cap rising and several teams desperate for star power, player movement this summer will directly dictate who wins fantasy leagues in the 2026-27 season.

Domantas Sabonis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

Did the Charlotte Hornets' Rumored Interest in Domantas Sabonis Tip Their Offseason Plans?

This offseason represents an inflection point in the Charlotte Hornets' decade-long rebuild. Although the 2026 season ended with the Hornets missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year, the longest active drought in the NBA, Charlotte is on the upswing for the first time in recent memory.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

Domantas Sabonis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

How Much Would a Hornets Trade for Domantas Sabonis Trade Even Help?

Rumors are spreading that the Charlotte Hornets may trade for Domantas Sabonis. There are reports that the two sides have had preliminary talks about Sabonis and Miles Bridges, but so far, nothing is imminent or even likely.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

One Under the Radar Draft Prospect the Hornets Have Had Their Eyes on

It's draft season, and that means the Charlotte Hornets get to work out lots of prospects who have piqued their interest over the course of their college or international career.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

The Worst Possible Outcomes for the Charlotte Hornets on NBA Draft Night

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the first round this year, and there are numerous ways that they can use that to their advantage. There are, unfortunately, also a few ways things can go a little haywire.

Zion Williamson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 10

Should the Charlotte Hornets Look at Zion Williamson as a Potential Trade Target?

Of the eight NBA teams who won a playoff series this season, each had at least one or more starter who was top-40 in the league this season in drives per game.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Insider reveals more details on Hornets-Kings trade talks involving Domantas Sabonis, Miles Bridges

As the NBA offseason is set to hit its full crescendo following the NBA Finals, it appears as if a key trade between the Hornets and the Kings is starting to pick up traction.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / June 10

Hornets’ Miles Bridges Back On Trade Block?

The Hornets are expected to make forward Miles Bridges available in trade discussions in conjunction with this month’s draft, report Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Domantas Sabonis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 10

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Rumored Interest in Domantas Sabonis

Ever since Jeff Peterson said that the Charlotte Hornets would push their chips in when the time was right, fans of the franchise have fine-tuned their ears to the latest trade buzz around the league and crafted countless mock trades for star players of every shape and size.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 10

Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Labaron Philon

We’ve gone pretty heavy on the forwards and bigs in this prospect scouting report series outside of Cameron Carr and Dailyn Swain. Let’s add another guard to the mix with Labaron Philon Jr.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 9

The Hornets Need to Make a Run at Tobias Harris in Free Agency

Examining frontcourt options for the Charlotte Hornets can get a little exhausting, but that's because Jeff Peterson has done such a good job of building out the rest of the roster, and we can give partial credit to his predecessor, Mitch Kupchak, for drafting LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 9

Why the Hornets Should Not Trade Up for Michigan Star Aday Mara

The Charlotte Hornets are going to have two stabs at it in the first round of the NBA draft. Picking 14th and 18th, they'll likely end up with two similarly-ranked prospects.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

The Charlotte Hornets Should Target Kristaps Porzingis in Free Agency This Summer

During the "parity era" of the NBA, there have been seven, soon to be eight, different NBA champions. The Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Hornets Trade Into Top 10 to Fix Glaring Issue in New Mock Draft Projection

I'm throwing in a twist to our weekly Charlotte Hornets On SI mock draft. We're making a trade. Each Monday, we've been projecting selections for No. 14 and No.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Hornets Trading Miles Bridges This Summer May Not Be as Likely as You Would Think

There are a bunch of ways that Jeff Peterson can improve this Charlotte Hornets roster this summer, and the one that most folks always circle back to, at least as far as the starting lineup is concerned, is by trading Miles Bridges.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 8

Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Allen Graves

We continue building our rolodex of prospect scouting reports for the Charlotte Hornets as we inch ever closer to the 2026 NBA Draft. We’ve had a steady diet of power forwards, and we’re going to continue that trend today since there are so many options at that position projected to go around where the Hornets pick in the teens.

Mitchell Robinson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Mitchell Robinson to Hornets? Charlotte Reportedly Has Interest in Knicks Big

The Charlotte Hornets want to upgrade their frontcourt. After crushing late-season (and Play-In losses) to the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, the Hornets learned a valuable lesson.

LaMelo Ball News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

LaMelo Ball Set to Face Serious Trial in Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged 2023 Incident

LaMelo Ball is not unfamiliar with controversy. Suiting up for the Charlotte Hornets this season, the 24-year-old had a concerning play against Bam Adebayo.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / June 1

Hornets Guarantee Diabate’s Contract

The Hornets have guaranteed Moussa Diabate’s contract for next season, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk tweets. It’s not a surprise, given that Diabate has proved to be one of the league’s biggest bargains.

Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / May 30

Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Charlotte Hornets won as many games in January and February of this season (19) as they did all of last season. Overall, the Hornets increased their win total by 25 games from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026.

Tony Parker News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Tony Parker lands a head-coaching job with historic salary

Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend who is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with four NBA Finals victories and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume.

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Bulls eyeing Cavaliers coach to replace Billy Donovan

Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley

Pelicans have clear stance on Zion Williamson after Mosley hire

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 13

Hornets’ Miles Bridges seeks psychological evaluation in ongoing dispute with ex

Hornets forward Miles Bridges has asked a court to order a psychological evaluation of his ex-girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, as part of an ongoing legal dispute, according to a report from TMZ.

Charles Lee News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7