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Despite No Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 Season Was a Success

It has been nearly one month since the Charlotte Hornets lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. That night, the vibes around the program were dark and pessimistic.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 19

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: 2 Prized Prospects Without Trading Up or Down

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in this draft and three in 2027. That's a glut of upcoming first-rounders, but they don't have the roster space to accommodate all that.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Friendship Factor: Miles Bridges' Value is Highest in Charlotte

Miles Bridges has had his fair share of controversy during his tenure in Charlotte. That’s about the nicest way you can put it. I want to take it a step further, though, and make sure to give credit and acknowledge the fact that: Miles Bridges' value is higher with the Hornets than anywhere else in the league.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'Active 20-10 playoff game leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Nate Ament

One of my favorite things about the NBA Draft is the impossibility that scouting is. As a natural optimist, I find myself thinking about what a player can be, not what they are not.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 18

The Hornets Should Not Give Up On Tidjane Salaün Just Yet

The Charlotte Hornets have been managed extremely well under GM Jeff Peterson. Through those two years, they have simply stacked up really smart moves.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Profile: Cameron Carr

The 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets were one of the league's premier three-point shooting teams. According to Cleaning the Glass, Charlotte attempted the second-highest frequency of threes in the league while connecting on the third highest percentage.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

How I Changed My Own Mind on Brandon Miller's Extension in Charlotte

Brandon Miller and his extension are the talk of Charlotte right now. Despite the mixed opinions from Hornets fans, it’s far from the most controversial rookie extension there’s ever been.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 16

The Hornets Have One Underrated Weakness — Three Players Who Could Fix It

When it comes to trying to identify where the Charlotte Hornets can improve the roster this offseason, two things are at the top of everyone's mind — the frontcourt and physicality.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 15

The Two Draft Prospects the Hornets May Pursue if They Trade into the Top 10

A wildly successful season could have Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson thinking about pushing his chips to the center of the table, making a move that could really accelerate the organization's timeline to contend in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 15

14 Years of No. 14 Picks: What Hornets Can Expect in NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets got stuck with the 14th pick in the lottery. The lottery is usually unkind to the Hornets, and this year was no different, even if we all hoped that the karma we have been long due would manifest after the Hornets finally became competitive.

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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.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 14

Is Hornets Star Brandon Miller Really Untouchable?

There's a lot of chatter, from us here as well, about what trades might go down by the Charlotte Hornets this offseason. There's speculation that the Hornets may put together a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo or even trade way up in the NBA draft for someone like Caleb Wilson.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 14

Kon Knueppel Names Four Players He'd Like to See the Hornets Draft

This time a year ago, Kon Knueppel was going through the NBA draft process, and after spending some time in the Queen City participating in a workout, he raised the eyebrows of not only the coaches and front office but the face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball, as well.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 14

Knueppel Shares Honest Reaction After Falling Short of Rookie of the Year Award

The Rookie of the Year debate usually doesn't draw that much attention in the NBA because, in most years, it's pretty clear who the winner should be. One guy typically separates himself from the pack by a wide margin, and the "race" is over by the turn of the calendar.

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.

Carmelo Anthony News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 13

Carmelo Anthony Clears the Air on LaMelo Using the ‘Melo’ Nickname

The NBA does such a good job of marketing its best players, and over the years, many of the legends have been recognized by a particular nickname. For Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, he was widely known as "Melo".

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12

Trade Up, Stay Put, or Trade Down? What is the Most Likely Outcome for the Hornets?

As expected, the NBA Draft Lottery was rather boring for the Charlotte Hornets and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson. They had a 97.6% chance to stay at No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12

Which NBA Teams Could the Charlotte Hornets Even Trade Up With in the Draft?

The Charlotte Hornets have two first-round draft picks this year. After the lottery buried them at 14, they have that pick and the 18th via the Orlando Magic.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 11

Putting Together a Charlotte Hornets Package for Bucks 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Charlotte Hornets may really be one move away from title contention. They have the pieces in place, and their second-half surge in 2026 proves that they can be one of the better teams in the NBA.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / May 11

'Had to Check if This Was Centel': LaMelo Ball’s Newborn Son’s Name Has the NBA World in Shock

Over the years, NBA Centel generated a huge fan following and became notorious for giving out updates that would sometimes be ludicrous, while quite believable.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son

LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son.

Charles Lee News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Hornets announce big news about HC Charles Lee

The Hornets went 19-63 in Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA play-in tournament.

Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Hornets’ Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Hornets forward Brandon Miller has undergone surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, the team announced today in a press release. The Hornets didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Miller or confirm that he’ll be ready for the 2026/27 season.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / April 30

Hornets’ Moussa Diabate Wins 2025/26 Hustle Award

Hornets big man Moussa Diabate is the winner of the NBA’s Hustle Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today. The Hustle Award, which debuted in 2017, isn’t voted on by media members, players, or executives like other end-of-season awards.