Charlotte Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineup And Rotation For The Post-LaMelo Ball Era

For a minute there, it actually looked like the Hornets had something brewing. They went 44-38, ripped off 28 wins in their last 38 games, knocked off the Heat in overtime in the Play-In opener, and then got run out of the building by the Magic, 121-90, with the eighth seed on the line.

Coby White News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Coby White Believes Hornets Can 'Surprise' People After Seeing Team’s Commitment

After a spectacular run to close out the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets ensured that they would be a team to keep an eye on moving forward. Now, after making some dramatic changes to their roster this summer, there is even more reason to believe that the Hornets are must-watch basketball.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 6

Moussa Diabaté Mock Trade: Sending Breakout Hornets Big Man to Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets suddenly have a problem they haven't had for years: too many good big men. For a long time, they've searched for answers down low, and now they have more answers than questions.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 5

The Toughest Roster Decision Charlotte Hornets Still Have to Make

The Charlotte Hornets have done plenty of wheeling and dealing this offseason, and the result is a roster that only slightly resembles the one from last year.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 5

Every Charlotte Hornets Retired Number and the Story Behind It

Retiring jerseys is a topic that will spur some kind of reaction from Hornet fans. Many would argue the team should be retiring more numbers, while others would say there haven’t been enough impactful players to warrant such an action.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Hornets’ Brandon Miller takes shot at media for ‘crazy’ LaMelo Ball portrayal

LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were a huge part of the Charlotte Hornets’ surprise run last season. They electrified Buzz City with their impressive chemistry.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

The Charlotte Hornets Have a Tough Decision to Make for the Final Roster Spot

There are just fifteen players allowed to be on a standard NBA contract. Only about nine of them will see the court regularly, and only five of them will find themselves as consistent starters.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Brandon Miller Speaks on LaMelo Ball Trade, Leadership Criticism

The blockbuster trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves centered around point guard LaMelo Ball happened forty days ago, but for many in the Queen City, the sting of the move is still fresh.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Side-by-Side Comparison of Hornets This Past Season and the Revamped Roster

The Charlotte Hornets underwent a major shuffle this offseason. The current roster has some of the previous version's mainstays, but there are a lot of new faces and familiar faces elsewhere.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Every Move the Hornets Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures

For most, summer is a time to unwind, relax, and maybe swim a little. Unfortunately, that standard of living does not apply in the NBA, where summer is a time to make some big moves.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Hornets' Potential Trade Deadline Targets with $40.7M LaMelo Ball Exemption

The Charlotte Hornets have a $40.7 million trade exemption from the LaMelo Ball deal. It's the largest in NBA history, and it's use it or lose it. The Hornets have until next summer to use it, which means the trade deadline could be wildly interesting.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

These Hornets Players Could Break Out in a Big Way This Season

Last year, Moussa Diabaté came out of virtually nowhere and became a key fixture in the Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup. I'm not sure we will see a Diabaté-like rise from anyone on the Hornets' roster in 2026-27, but the roster is full of players who could have a "breakout" type of season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

Ranking the 3 Best Charlotte Hornets Trade Deadline Deals in Recent History

Adley Rutschman to Boston. Taylor Ward to Seattle. Robbie Ray to San Diego. Luis Arraez to Philadelphia. The stove is HOT. There are few trade deadlines like there is in MLB.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

Ranking Backup Point Guard Options Left for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets need a backup point guard. Christian Anderson Jr. is probably not quite ready to run the offense as the secondary guard, with a stint in the G League likely necessary.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 2

The Hornets Should Consider Trading Ryan Kalkbrenner...Just Not Right Now

It's wild how much just one season can change your outlook on a specific position. Before the start of the 2025-26 campaign, everyone thought, myself included, that the Charlotte Hornets would struggle mightily in the frontcourt with just Moussa Diabaté, Mason Plumlee, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 1

How the Charlotte Hornets Should Maximize Hannes Steinbach

The Charlotte Hornets' newest lottery pick, Hannes Steinbach, has already generated plenty of excitement among the fan base heading into his first professional season after an excellent four-game Summer League showcase.

Mouhamadou Gueye News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Hornets Waive Mouhamadou Gueye

The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NBA teams primed for a major drop-off in 2026-27

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Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Tosan Evbuomwan Signs With Barcelona

Tosan Evbuomwan, who spent time with four NBA teams over the past three seasons, has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, the Spanish club announced in a press release.

Charles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Charles Lee Discusses Hornets’ Offseason Moves

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / July 18

What Does The Lamelo Ball And Miles Bridges Trades Signal For The Charlotte Hornets?

The 2026 NBA offseason has been in full swing over the last few weeks. Several teams have made both blockbuster and smaller trades, but few franchises have been as active as the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29