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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10
Charlotte Hornets Lottery Day Info: How to Watch, What to Expect, Early News
This afternoon, the NBA Draft Lottery will take place, giving us the entire draft order for the first round. For the 10th straight year, the Charlotte Hornets will be slated to pick in the lottery, and maybe, just maybe, this will be the last time they do so for a long, long time.
Hornets Ownership: 'We’re Not There Yet' After Big Leap Forward
When Michael Jordan put up his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for sale, fans were hoping that this would be the start of a new chapter, and one that would usher in competitive basketball and ultimately a team that could compete for championships.
Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9
Is Ryan Kalkbrenner in Danger of Losing His Role with the Charlotte Hornets?
For a second-round draft pick, Ryan Kalkbrenner had a pretty solid rookie campaign for the Charlotte Hornets. In 69 games (31 starts), he averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds (2.4 OREB), 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 75% from the field on an average of 4.2 attempts.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the Most Disappointing Players on the Hornets This Season
While the 2025-26 season was an absolute success for the Charlotte Hornets organization, it certainly was not all positive across the roster. Some players simply underperformed, while others landed here more because of what their season revealed about their near-future fit in Charlotte’s plans.
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.
Ranking the Charlotte Hornets' Bench Pieces by Potential Trade Value
This offseason, the Charlotte Hornets may be active in the trade market, looking for ways to upgrade the frontcourt. This fee agent class isn't necessarily one that will be full of options, so Jeff Peterson may have to give up some assets to fill that need down low.
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 8
NBA Players Have Mad Respect for Charles Lee, Voting Shows in Anonymous Poll
One of the best stories in the NBA this season was without question the Charlotte Hornets. They improved their win total by 25 from last season and had their best season in a decade despite being a dozen games under .500 nearly halfway through the year.
Moussa Diabaté Acknowledges the One Thing He Has to Fix ASAP
Moussa Diabaté may not have won the NBA's Most Improved Player award or even been as much as a finalist for it, but man, did he open some eyes this season, unexpectedly becoming a key piece of the Charlotte Hornets rebuild.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 8
Jaylen Brown to the Hornets? Zach Lowe Shoots Down Hypothetical Celtics Trade
The Charlotte Hornets have a wealth of assets if they want to go for a big trade this offseason. Clearly, they believe they are on the way after extending Charles Lee just two seasons into his first head coach job.
Charles Lee News / Hoops Wire / May 7
Hornets sign coach Charles Lee to multiyear extension after turnaround season
The Hornets are sticking with what worked. Charlotte has signed head coach Charles Lee to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced, locking in the architect of one of the league’s biggest turnarounds.
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.
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.
Charles Lee News / Field Level Media / May 7
Hornets sign Charles Lee to extension after 25-win improvement
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee signed a contract extension on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not announced by the team. Lee, 41, enjoyed a 25-win improvement in his second season with the Hornets.
Charles 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.
Can Charlotte Finally Change Their NBA Draft Lottery Luck?
The Charlotte Hornets have been anything but lucky since the team’s inception in 1988. Nothing has symbolized that bad luck more than the NBA Draft Lottery since Charlotte basketball returned to the city as the Bobcats.
Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Breaking Down the Five Possible Scenarios
This year, the Charlotte Hornets have two first-round picks. They know they'll be picking at 18, thanks to the trade they struck with the Phoenix Suns a year ago when it acquired Jusuf Nurkic and the first-rounder in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasa Micic, and a 2026 second-rounder.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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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