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On YouTubeKon Knueppel News / Bleacher Report / January 30
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 29
Top rookies shine as Hornets beat Mavericks for 5th straight win
Kon Knueppel set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 34 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets withstood a career-high 49 points from fellow rookie Cooper Flagg to beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 30
Cooper Flagg's dominant game makes NBA history, but it's not enough in Mavericks' loss
Even though his efforts weren't enough to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a win, Cooper Flagg went wild on Thursday night.
The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz
Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 29
Charlotte Hornets' January Hot Streak Equals 2 Former NBA Champion Teams
The Charlotte Hornets have been pretty solid in the month of January. They're 9-6 with two games left in the month, so they will finish with a record above .500 this month regardless of what happens against the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 29
Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Can the Charlotte Hornets win five games in a row? Will Cooper flag be in for Dallas tonight? As the Hornets have now hopped from the 12th to the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference standings, Charlotte fans await another exciting game from their ascending primary starting five.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 29
Hornets Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Mavericks with Flagg’s Status Unclear
The Charlotte Hornets are starting to look less like a rebuilding team searching for answers and more like one that's beginning to understand itself. Can they win five in a row?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 29
Do the Hornets Value Moussa Diabate More Than Brandon Miller?
At first, I dismissed the title question as unserious. Then I sat with it longer. The more I thought about it, the less certain I became of my initial gut reaction.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28
Hornets top Grizzlies, eclipse last season's win total
Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Miles Bridges added 20, and Moussa Diabate had 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds to lead the visiting Charlotte Hornets over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Charles Barkley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28
Charles Barkley bullish on 2026 Charlotte playoff berth
The Charlotte Hornets are 19-28 as the NBA season reaches the halfway point. At the same time, they are getting a major boost from the recent play of LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets News / LWOSports.com / January 27
Standing Pat at the Crossroads: Why the 2026 Hornets Should Prioritize Growth Over Selling
The 2025-26 NBA season has brought the Charlotte Hornets to a familiar, yet fundamentally different, crossroads. After years of navigating injuries, draft lottery obscurity, and rebuilding, the Hornets find themselves hovering around the edge of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament picture.
LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27
LaMelo Ball’s new ‘Fast & Furious’ PUMA collection releasing All-Star Weekend
Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball was snubbed from his second-straight NBA Eastern Conference All-Star selection, but the young franchise star is more than likely to be selected as a reserve player given his track record of leading the fan-vote in previous years.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 27
'Continue to Stay Grounded' – Charlotte Hornets Guard Sends Clear Message to Team After Charles Barkley’s Latest 'Guarantee'
Former NBA star-turned-analyst Charles Barkley raised eyebrows when he “guaranteed” that the Charlotte Hornets would be in the play-in tournament mix this season in a recent episode of ESPN’s Inside the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27
Hornets' Brandon Miller puts up incredibly efficient 30-point performance
Furthering his consistent play throughout the season, Brandon Miller was at his best on Monday night as the Charlotte Hornets earned their third win in a row.
Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / January 26
What Midseason Grades Do the Charlotte Hornets Rookies Get?
The Charlotte Hornets have the best rookie class in the NBA, no doubt about it. General Manager Jeff Peterson absolutely hit it out of the park this year.
Charlotte Hornets News / Sneakers on SI / January 26
LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Get Fast & Furious Collaboration
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's partnership with PUMA has remained one of the most exciting sneaker lines to follow in the NBA. That continues today as PUMA Basketball announced an electrifying collaboration inspired by Universal Pictures' iconic Fast & Furious franchise, launching a collection that's all speed, no brakes.
Miles Bridges News / Hoops Wire / January 25
Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’
Miles Bridges has heard this song before. Every year. Every deadline. Same rumors. Same noise. Same routine. And once again, he is tuning it out. “Just focus on winning, focus on controlling what I can control,” Bridges told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / January 24
Hornets’ rookies finally giving franchise some juice
The Hornets are getting a jolt from their rookie class, and for once, the excitement feels earned, writes Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. Charlotte’s first-year group, led by Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Liam McNeeley, has injected real energy into a franchise that badly needed it.
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