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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

The Charlotte Hornets May Have Finally Fixed Their Longest-Running Issue

For a very long time, the Charlotte Hornets have sought to lock down the frontcourt. It has been a struggle since the Al Jefferson days. It's been better in the 2020s, but there have still been fundamental issues present.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Charlotte Hornets Executive Explains Controversial LaMelo Ball Trade

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball last month, a move that immediately prompted questions. Why would the Hornets move on after both his and the team's best season in a long time?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Doing it Over: Re-Grading the Charlotte Hornets 2025 offseason

The summer of 2026 has been a confusing one for Charlotte Hornets fans. With the team trading away its face of the franchise in LaMelo Ball, many have had no problems voicing their displeasure about the direction of Buzz City.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'He’s Loud': Kon Knueppel Reveals LaMelo Ball’s Locker Room Impact After Hornets Exit

Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball were lighting it up together, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dangerous duos in the league. It lasted just one season, however, before the Charlotte Hornets moved on from the veteran.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Charles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Charles Lee Discusses Hornets’ Offseason Moves

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

A Surprising Hornet Who Could Push For an All-Star Nod Next Season

The Charlotte Hornets haven't had an All-Star since LaMelo Ball early in his career. And with him gone, it feels like they won't have one again for a while.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

Did the Answer to the Charlotte Hornets' Point Guard Problem Just Hit the Trade Market?

Are we sure the Charlotte Hornets are done wheeling and dealing? As it stands, Charlotte has 18 rostered players, the max a team can carry during the offseason, with one glaring weakness left to fill: backup point guard.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

Grading the Charlotte Hornets Offseason So Far

The Charlotte Hornets have been ridiculously busy this offseason. That isn't always a good thing. Moves for moves' sake are not really smart team-building, so it's important to look at each move and analyze it instead of just saying that they did a lot.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

This Under-the-Radar NBA Free Agent Point Guard Could Be Perfect for the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were in need of a bench ball-handler when they traded for Coby White at the NBA Trade Deadline in February. With LaMelo Ball off the floor, the offense struggled behind Collin Sexton, Sion James, and Tre Mann as the lead ball-handler, and a move was clearly needed if Charlotte wanted to push for the playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Charlotte Hornets Linked to Veteran Guard This Offseason

The Charlotte Hornets could make additional moves this offseason to prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Charlotte made headlines earlier this month by trading away star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive four-team deal.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

One Key Part of Hannes Steinbach's Summer League Will Translate for Hornets

Summer League usually means very little. The Charlotte Hornets won Summer League last year, and while they did have a lot of success, that title didn't lead to any postseason success for the actual team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Reported Interest In Dennis Schröder

The Charlotte Hornets have no chance of landing LeBron James in free agency. I'm sorry to be the one to break that news to you. That doesn't mean the GOAT's free agency decision won't have ripple effects on the rest of Charlotte's offseason dealings, though.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

Predicting the Charlotte Hornets Rotation for the 2026-2027 season

Jeff Peterson has been a busy man this summer, but it’s clear he still has some work to do. The Hornets have 16 men on their roster, meaning some players will have to go.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

Predicting the Next Max Contract for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets don't have any max contracts on the books after trading LaMelo Ball. He was on an extension that is now the Minnesota Timberwolves' financial burden.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

The Hornets' Winners and Losers from Summer League Play in Las Vegas

Summer League has come and gone for the Charlotte Hornets. This year, there was no championship, but as disappointing as that might have been, there are still reasons to feel good about the upcoming season based on what we saw in Las Vegas.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hottest Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. overreaction from 2026 Hornets Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets have changed the way in which they build their roster in recent years. In have come fundamentally sound players with a track record of winning, and out have gone athletically gifted but raw talents and players who haven’t already proven they can contribute to winning.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 20

Which Charlotte Hornets Players Are Most Likely to Survive the Impending Roster Crunch?

As the greater NBA world awaits LeBron James' upcoming free agency decision, things are quiet in the Queen City. Jeff Peterson made a flurry of moves at the onset of free agency, and since then, the Charlotte Hornets have been dormant.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 20

The Hornets Have Too Many Contracts and Must Make More Moves

The Charlotte Hornets have added a lot of players this offseason. They brought in Christian Anderson Jr., Hannes Steinbach, Royce O'Neale, Grayson Allen, Naz Reid, and Dorian Finney-Smith.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 20

Biggest Gamble the Hornets Are Making Right Now (& It's Not the LaMelo Ball Trade)

The Charlotte Hornets are taking some big risks this upcoming season. They traded LaMelo Ball. As a matter of fact, they traded 40% of the starting lineup that recorded the best net rating in the NBA last year.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr’s biggest red flags from 2026 Hornets Summer League

The 2026 summer represented the Charlotte Hornets’ first real glimpse into the franchise’s post-LaMelo blueprint. The organization is clearly prioritizing patience, player development, and long-term flexibility.

Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / July 18

What Does The Lamelo Ball And Miles Bridges Trades Signal For The Charlotte Hornets?

The 2026 NBA offseason has been in full swing over the last few weeks. Several teams have made both blockbuster and smaller trades, but few franchises have been as active as the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Kon Knueppel Discusses Hornets’ Aftermath Of Trading LaMelo Ball And Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets have traded their two franchise cornerstones, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, while acquiring veteran pieces like Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Naz Reid, after spending multiple years building around that duo.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29