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

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Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Big Board with Lottery Results Final

The Charlotte Hornets didn't get an ounce of lottery luck on Sunday, which was to be expected. A 2.4% chance of moving into the top four and 0.5% chance of winning the whole thing are pretty low, and unsurprisingly, Charlotte is stuck at 14.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 11

Hornets stay at 14th pick after NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA buried it’s draft lottery in the middle of a Sunday afternoon that also happened to be Mother’s Day. No one would blame you if you completely missed it.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares hilarious NBA draft lottery simulation story

The Charlotte Hornets ended up with the No. 14 pick in the NBA draft lottery on Sunday at McCormick Place in Chicago. Even the presence of Kon Knueppel, who represented the Hornets, was not enough of a good luck charm.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10

Charlotte Hornets Post-Lottery Mock Draft: Projecting the 14th and 18th Selections

Now that NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, it's full speed ahead towards June's NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets now officially own the 14th and 18th picks in the draft.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10

NBA Draft Lottery Reveals the Charlotte Hornets' 2026 NBA Draft Position

On NBA Draft lottery day, basketball fans across the country channel their inner Hunger Games and repeat the same iconic quote to one another: 'May the

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’

The Charlotte Hornets are about a month into the 2026 offseason after a play-in game loss to the Orlando Magic, and are hoping for some good luck in the NBA Draft lottery.

Charlotte 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.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9

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.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 8

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 8

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.

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.

Charlotte Hornets 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.