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What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets? After getting one of the best seasons from two of their franchise players, a historic season from their rookie, and a significant turnaround proven by having the second biggest improvement in net rating after the 2007-08 Celtics, what can Charlotte do now to take the next step?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 22

Ranking the Hornets' Biggest Needs Before the Draft (And How to Fill Them)

We are one sleep away from the start of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets have a few spots on the roster that need to be addressed this offseason if they want to take that next step and become a true playoff team in 2026-27.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 22

Hornets May Have No Choice But to Trade Up for Morez Johnson

Many names have been linked to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 14, but the one name that continues to pop up everywhere you look is Morez Johnson Jr., the 6'9", 255-pound forward from Michigan.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

The 'No.1 Draft pick & Rookie of the Year' quiz

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Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 22

Charlotte Hornets draft week mock draft roundup

We’ve made it to draft week. The 2026 NBA Draft is just one day away, and the Charlotte Hornets will be major players with two picks in the top 18. We’ve got 10 mock drafts to see what the Internet’s draftniks think is going to happen on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / June 21

Hornets’ Bigger Risk: Trading for Sabonis or Rolling With Diabaté, Kalkbrenner?

The Charlotte Hornets have been rumored to have an interest in Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, although he's just one of several frontcourt options the front office is considering this offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

Struggling NBA team rejected Warriors' blockbuster draft-day trade bid

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wants to give Stephen Curry one last chance to win his fifth NBA championship, and he'll need another sidekick to do so.

Draymond Green names the one team he did not want to see win the NBA title

Bill Simmons says he would 'bet my life' on LeBron James joining this team

Warriors' potential trade offer for Kawhi Leonard is massive

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

Coby White News / Fadeaway World / June 20

Coby White’s 5 Most Likely Destinations In 2026 Free Agency

There aren’t many players who have improved their value over the past three seasons more than Coby White. Once considered an inconsistent scoring guard, White has transformed himself into a solid all-around player.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

A Coby White Sign-and-Trade Can't Be Ruled Out for the Charlotte Hornets

Crazy things happen all the time in the NBA. I mean, it wasn't all that long ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, which stunned everyone, even the casual fans of the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Brayden Burries

There's almost always a surprise faller on draft night. In 2024, many draftniks projected that the Charlotte Hornets would select Dalton Knecht with the sixth overall pick, only for him to slip out of the lottery and into the lap of the Los Angeles Lakers at number 17 overall.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

The Hornets Could Be the Floor for Morez Johnson in the NBA Draft

Everyone will point to the Charlotte Hornets' blowout loss to the Orlando Magic as the reason why Jeff Peterson is hunting for more physicality, but the front office didn't learn anything new that night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Why Hornets trading a 2026 1st-round pick for Domantas Sabonis would be idiotic

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the league’s most pleasant surprises during the 2025-26 season. Towards the beginning of the season, it looked as though the Hornets were going to need another year of development.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 19

NBA Draft Odds: Which Prospects Could Be Available for the Hornets at No. 14

The 2026 NBA Draft is just a handful of days away, and soon, we'll find out if the Charlotte Hornets will be bringing in two rookies or if they move one of the picks in a trade.

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Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 18

Plan B Options if the Charlotte Hornets Don't Re-Sign Coby White

The Charlotte Hornets need to re-sign Coby White. Not doing so would deprive them of a key piece of the bench, the only viable backup ball-handler, and a local legend who hit one of the biggest shots in Hornets history.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

The Charlotte Hornets Cannot Afford to be Losing Coby White This Summer

When taking a look at the Charlotte Hornets' roster at the end of the 2025-26 season, there are around just five players who should not be wearing another team's colors next season.

Nic Claxton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

Trading for Nic Claxton Would Not Fix Anything For the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are going to make a move to upgrade their front court this summer -- it has become a 'when,' not an 'if.' The question is: which one?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

Could the Hornets Take a Swing on BYU Big Man Keba Keita?

The other day, we looked at an offensive-minded big in the draft, Tre Carroll, so today we're doing a one-eighty! 6'8 BYU center Keba Keita is a rebounder, shot blocker, and freak athlete who will make his money with anything but scoring.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 17

The Charlotte Hornets Have 5 Top-100 Players in the Entire NBA

The latest NBA Ranking update from The Ringer is here. As of June 16, the Charlotte Hornets officially still have five top-100 talents, technically. That makes them one of the deepest teams in the league, with LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Coby White, and Moussa Diabaté earning spots.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel gets championship-caliber advice from Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was handed advice from New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, who’s one win away from winning his first championship.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Potential Free-Agent Destinations That Could Create Breakout Seasons

The 2026 NBA free-agency window is shaping up to be a game-changer for fantasy basketball managers. With the salary cap rising and several teams desperate for star power, player movement this summer will directly dictate who wins fantasy leagues in the 2026-27 season.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / June 10

Hornets’ Miles Bridges Back On Trade Block?

The Hornets are expected to make forward Miles Bridges available in trade discussions in conjunction with this month’s draft, report Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link).

LaMelo Ball News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

LaMelo Ball Set to Face Serious Trial in Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged 2023 Incident

LaMelo Ball is not unfamiliar with controversy. Suiting up for the Charlotte Hornets this season, the 24-year-old had a concerning play against Bam Adebayo.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / June 1

Hornets Guarantee Diabate’s Contract

The Hornets have guaranteed Moussa Diabate’s contract for next season, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk tweets. It’s not a surprise, given that Diabate has proved to be one of the league’s biggest bargains.

Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / May 30

Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Charlotte Hornets won as many games in January and February of this season (19) as they did all of last season. Overall, the Hornets increased their win total by 25 games from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026.

Tony Parker News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Tony Parker lands a head-coaching job with historic salary

Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend who is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with four NBA Finals victories and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume.

Kawhi Leonard has been linked to one new team

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to a new team

Bulls eyeing Cavaliers coach to replace Billy Donovan

Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley

Pelicans have clear stance on Zion Williamson after Mosley hire