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On YouTubeCharles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / May 7
Hornets Sign Charles Lee To Multiyear Extension
The Hornets have signed head coach Charles Lee to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced today in a press release. Lee, who took over for Steve Clifford in 2024, won just 19 games in his first year on the job as the rebuilding Hornets battled the injury bug.
Brandon Miller News / At The Hive / May 7
Brandon Miller out indefinitely after shoulder surgery 
Kind of out of nowhere, but the Charlotte Hornets announced that wing Brandon Miller will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to improve his shoulder stability.
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
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.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 6
Hornets Superstar LaMelo Ball Has Finally Earned Respect From the NBA World
All style, no substance. That's what the NBA world thought of LaMelo Ball for the first several years of his career. His carefree playstyle, injury woes, and inefficient shooting marks prevented people from seeing what he truly was: a special, gifted basketball player.
7 NBA Draft Prospects the Hornets Need to Have On Their Radar
The Charlotte Hornets have two draft picks in the first round this year. That gives them a lot of options. They could package them to move up. Charlotte could also use both at the original slots or trade back from the second one, adding assets and moving down.
Charlotte's No. 1 Offseason Priority Seems Fairly Straightforward
It’s no secret that the Charlotte Hornets got more than their money’s worth out of the 2025 draft with Kon Knueppel. Whether he won Rookie of the Year or not.
Hornets Hold Ceremonial Topping Off Ceremony for the Novant Health Performance Center
The Charlotte Hornets organization celebrated the completion of the Novant Health Performance Center’s structural framework on Monday with a special Topping
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Situations Where One Trade Could Change Everything
In fantasy basketball, the difference between a championship roster and a lottery team often comes down to a single notification on your phone. As we navigate the early offseason of May 2026, the landscape is ripe for upheaval.
Tobias Harris News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 5
The Charlotte Hornets Absolutely Must Target Tobias Harris in Free Agency
The Charlotte Hornets don't have pressing needs this offseason. It feels like that has never been true, but it kind of is. They could certainly make some moves to get better, but running it back (with a new Coby White deal) would be far from a bad idea.
Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Blockbuster Trade Lands Perfect Prospects and Assets
The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the upcoming draft, and one of them is in the lottery, although it has virtually no shot at moving up from its current 14th position.
Why the Hornets May Keep Both 1st Round Picks Instead of Packaging Them in a Trade
The Charlotte Hornets have an opportunity to cash in on something big at some point over the next two years thanks to the draft capital they've accumulated.
Eric Collins’ Recent Comments Offer Hope He Stays in Charlotte for the Long Haul
The Charlotte Hornets are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA, and part of that can be attributed to the man who made them an interesting watch for years, even when the results weren't there, play-by-play man Eric Collins.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 4
Ranking the 3 Moves That Made Jeff Peterson One of the NBA's Top Execs This Season
This past season was one of the most successful seasons in Charlotte Hornets basketball, which I know isn't saying much, given the past, but when you look at the year-over-year progress they made, it's hard to even wrap your brain around.
What the First Round of the NBA Playoffs Should Teach the Charlotte Hornets
The first round of the NBA playoffs is complete, and let's hope the Charlotte Hornets were watching. They were bounced from the Play-In, thereby removing their chance to learn about the postseason firsthand.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 3
Assessing the Charlotte Hornets' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets, of all teams, became one of the most talked-about and exciting organizations this NBA season. They came out of nowhere to become one of the league's best units in the second half of the season, finishing 44-38 with a postseason appearance.
Jarrett Allen News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 2
Hornets Named a Top Landing Spot for Jarrett Allen — Why a Trade Makes Zero Sense
The one area everyone expects the Charlotte Hornets to make a move this season is in the frontcourt. Whether that's trading Miles Bridges and rocking with an undersized center in Moussa Diabaté, or finding an upgrade at center and moving "Moose" to the bench.
Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 2
Who is the Charlotte Hornets’ Most Tradable Player (Outside of Miles Bridges)?
With the offseason beginning, we are bringing back our annual summer Charlotte Hornets On SI roundtable. Every weekend from now leading up to the start of the 2026-27 season, our staff will give their opinion on a particular topic.
LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / May 1
LaMelo Ball ordered to turn over drug prescriptions in ongoing lawsuit
A judge has now ordered Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball to turn over his text messages and prescription drug records as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit rooting from an alleged incident in 2023, according to court documents.
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.
Grant Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment
After the Charlotte Hornets fell short to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament, guard Grant Williams picked himself up in a special way. On Wednesday, the organization offered its congratulations to Williams on his engagement to his now-fiancée, softball star Kiki Milloy.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Kon Knueppel’s brother takes a step closer to joining Duke
Charlotte Hornets budding star Kon Knueppel isn’t the only hooper in his family, and his younger brother might carry on the Duke tradition within the next Kager Knueppel was recently offered by Duke, the alma mater of his older brother Kon Knueppel, as per John Watson of 247 Sports.
Kon Knueppel News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award
Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
Kon Knueppel beats out Cooper Flagg for major honor
While the NBA prepares to announce its official Rookie of the Year winner, Knueppel already claimed one major honor.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 19
Five moves the Hornets need to make to take the next step
The Hornets were a pleasant surprise this season despite falling short in the play-in tournament. With a solid young core, here are five move the team needs to make to take the next step.
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