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The Charlotte Hornets were one of the league’s most pleasant surprises during the 2025-26 season. Towards the beginning of the season, it looked as though the Hornets were going to need another year of development.

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A Coby White Sign-and-Trade Can't Be Ruled Out for the Charlotte Hornets

Crazy things happen all the time in the NBA. I mean, it wasn't all that long ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, which stunned everyone, even the casual fans of the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Brayden Burries

There's almost always a surprise faller on draft night. In 2024, many draftniks projected that the Charlotte Hornets would select Dalton Knecht with the sixth overall pick, only for him to slip out of the lottery and into the lap of the Los Angeles Lakers at number 17 overall.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

The Hornets Could Be the Floor for Morez Johnson in the NBA Draft

Everyone will point to the Charlotte Hornets' blowout loss to the Orlando Magic as the reason why Jeff Peterson is hunting for more physicality, but the front office didn't learn anything new that night.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

NBA Draft Odds: Which Prospects Could Be Available for the Hornets at No. 14

The 2026 NBA Draft is just a handful of days away, and soon, we'll find out if the Charlotte Hornets will be bringing in two rookies or if they move one of the picks in a trade.

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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.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 18

Plan B Options if the Charlotte Hornets Don't Re-Sign Coby White

The Charlotte Hornets need to re-sign Coby White. Not doing so would deprive them of a key piece of the bench, the only viable backup ball-handler, and a local legend who hit one of the biggest shots in Hornets history.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

The Charlotte Hornets Cannot Afford to be Losing Coby White This Summer

When taking a look at the Charlotte Hornets' roster at the end of the 2025-26 season, there are around just five players who should not be wearing another team's colors next season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

Trading for Nic Claxton Would Not Fix Anything For the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are going to make a move to upgrade their front court this summer -- it has become a 'when,' not an 'if.' The question is: which one?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

Could the Hornets Take a Swing on BYU Big Man Keba Keita?

The other day, we looked at an offensive-minded big in the draft, Tre Carroll, so today we're doing a one-eighty! 6'8 BYU center Keba Keita is a rebounder, shot blocker, and freak athlete who will make his money with anything but scoring.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

The Charlotte Hornets Have 5 Top-100 Players in the Entire NBA

The latest NBA Ranking update from The Ringer is here. As of June 16, the Charlotte Hornets officially still have five top-100 talents, technically. That makes them one of the deepest teams in the league, with LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Coby White, and Moussa Diabaté earning spots.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

The NBA Ought to Fear the 2026-27 Charlotte Hornets

From my perspective, the Charlotte Hornets were one of the best teams in the NBA last season. Throw out the 16-27 start before they got a little healthier and figured out their starting lineup (which went on to be the best in the NBA by a wide margin).

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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.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Hornets Could Swing Blockbuster Trade for Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr.

The Charlotte Hornets need frontcourt help. Yes, you've undoubtedly heard that before or even said it yourself after watching the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic flat-out bully the Hornets down low.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Big Board Version 2.0

The NBA Draft is almost here, folks. After crowning the New York Knicks as NBA champions for the first time in 53 years, the basketball populus can now turn their focus to the June 23rd draft and fully dive in to this intriguing group of prospects that may define championship teams for years to come.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Two Elite Prospects to Fill Major Needs

The Charlotte Hornets pick 14th and 18th in the NBA draft. As of now, it seems like trading one or both of those picks for anything, whether that's a veteran or a higher draft pick, doesn't seem plausible.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Hornets Trading Both First-Round Picks for a Veteran Feels Unlikely

It was an incredible jump that we saw from the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26, increasing their win total by 25, which was the second-highest mark of anyone in the league, behind only the San Antonio Spurs.

Walker Kessler News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Crafting a Mock Trade to Bring Walker Kessler to Hornets

It's no secret that the Charlotte Hornets are focusing on the frontcourt this offseason. Aside from the Coby White situation, every resource seems dedicated to improving down low after late-season losses exposed weaknesses in the frontcourt.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 16

Stock Up, Stock Down: Five Hornets Draft Prospects

With the NBA Draft now just a week away, it feels like the perfect time to take stock of five prospects who appear to be in play for the Hornets with their two top-20 selections.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 15

Harrison Barnes Could Be a Sneaky Veteran FA Target for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets don't have much money to spend in free agency (aside from a Coby White deal), but they do have some exceptions that will allow them to add some mid-level free agents.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 15

Should Brandon Miller Be Untouchable in a Deal to Upgrade the Hornets’ Frontcourt?

In one way or another, the Charlotte Hornets are going to add to their frontcourt this offseason. That's no secret. Whether that comes in the form of a draft pick, free agent, or trade remains to be seen, but it's going to happen.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 15

Why Jayden Quaintance May Not Be Too Risky for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets need a big man, and they have two stabs at it between picks 14 and 18 in the first round. Coincidentally, that's where Kentucky star Jayden Quaintance is projected to go.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / June 10