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The Charlotte Hornets have a new face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball’s time might be running out

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a thrilling win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. The Charlotte Hornets had three players score 20 or more points in the win.

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Reasons the Hornets should (and shouldn't) sign Chris Paul this season

The Chris Paul-Clippers drama has been one of the strangest storylines of the 2025-26 NBA season. What's been sort of under-discussed among the many subplots of the sage is where CP3 could potentially end his career before presumably retiring at the end of the season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Three players the Hornets could look to make a trade for at the trade deadline

There have been two trades in the NBA since August 7th, with neither including impactful pieces. Despite the non-stop rumors in the league surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and LaMelo Ball, trade season has yet to pick up in the NBA; however, things may change soon.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 15

NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Sixers

The Hornets are not feeling pressure to make major roster moves despite an 8-18 start, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto said Charlotte remains focused on evaluating its young core and believes rookie Kon Knueppel has quickly emerged as a central figure in the franchise’s plans.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Another Charlotte Hornet is now officially eligible to be traded

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson now has another trade chip available to him, if needed. Veteran center Mason Plumlee is now eligible to be traded, along with a host of other players around the NBA who fell under the recently signed trade restriction.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Charles Lee shares the latest on LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann

Injuries have been problematic for the Charlotte Hornets this season, and well, really for the last handful of years. For Jeff Peterson to get a true evaluation of this group, he needs them back on the floor sooner rather than later, hopefully in enough time to get a serious read on them ahead of the trade deadline.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 15

Recap/Analysis: Hornets hang on to upset Cavaliers

Brandon Miller hit a three to send the game to overtime, and there the Charlotte Hornets were able to outlast the Cavaliers. Sion James hit three early 3-pointers to give the Hornets an early lead.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Early 2026 NBA mock draft connects Hornets to possible Miles Bridges replacement

We're a long way away from the 2026 NBA Draft, but let's be real, it's never too early to talk about the future in Charlotte. While the Hornets are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, a lot needs to happen for them not to land in the lottery once again.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Kon Knueppel has already made Hornets history and he is just getting started

It seems like not all that long ago, most people around the NBA, myself included, viewed Kon Knueppel as the "safe" pick for the Charlotte Hornets. He doesn't have the elite athleticism that most top-five picks have, nor does he have the flash that you'd expect to see.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

What changed as the Hornets flipped the script with a stunning overtime defensive stand

Just a couple of nights ago, the Charlotte Hornets were bullied by the Chicago Bulls in the paint, allowing 80 points of the variety on the night, the majority of which came in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 14

Shorthanded Hornets Stifle Cavaliers in Overtime to Secure Gritty Road Win 119-111

Some wins look good in the standings, and then there are wins that build the character of a franchise. For the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was emphatically the latter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Cavs stung by another early embarrassment in inexplicable OT loss to Hornets

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 119-111 overtime home loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. 1. Don’t ask me to explain what’s going on with the Cavaliers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hornets pitch OT shutout to top Cavaliers

Kon Knueppel scored 29 points, and Brandon Miller added 25 points along with a career-high 13 rebounds as the visiting Charlotte Hornets pitched a shutout in overtime, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 on Sunday.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 14

Banged-up Hornets head west to take on sputtering Cavaliers

After blowing a fourth quarter lead on Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets have a chance to redeem themselves less than 48 hours later. Charlotte (7-18, 3-7 in their last 10) is in Cleveland to take on a Cavaliers (15-11, 5-5 in their last 10) side that hasn't quite lived up to their lofty preseason expectations.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

LaMelo Ball won’t play vs. Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets updated their injury report Saturday afternoon. LaMelo Ball has been dealing with a left wrist sprain since a week for Charlotte.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / December 13

Hornets' Rookie Kon Knueppel Notches Third 30-Point Game

As the buzzer sounded in the Spectrum Center, the Hornets walked off the court sunken for the 18th time this season. Another game where the NBA’s 25th-ranked

NBA News / At The Hive / December 13

Recap/Analysis: Hornets can’t hang on against Bulls

The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls traded blows all night, but ultimately the good guys came up short. The Hornets got off to a slow start other than Kon Knueppel, who hit a few early shots to help the Hornets keep pace with the Bulls.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Why Hornets’ Kon Knueppel still feels like a rookie despite strong start

Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel is off to a fantastic start in his rookie season. Selected fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Duke, he’s turned into one of Charlotte’s main scoring threats.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Hornets fall to Bulls despite Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel outbursts on Friday

After four days of rest, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action on Friday night with a matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the losers of seven straight.

Chris Paul News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Chris Paul Unlikely to Go to Charlotte Hornets

Despite the sentimental allure of a homecoming, the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly not expected to pursue a trade for veteran point guard Chris Paul.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Score predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' matchup with the Chicago Bulls

It seems like it's been forever since the Charlotte Hornets played a game, and well, that's because it has been. Sunday's loss to the Denver Nuggets was the last time they took the floor, and tonight, they'll end the longest game drought of the season with a matchup against the Chicago Bulls.