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Spotlight on LaMelo Ball, Stephen Curry as Hornets visit Warriors

Two point guards who know how to put on a show will have to share the stage Saturday night when LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets duel Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

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Western Conference contender reportedly has Collin Sexton on trade list

Collin Sexton was always going to be a highly sought-after trade target. Even when the Charlotte Hornets traded for him, there was an understanding that a roughly $19 million expiring contract guard would be desirable.

Charlotte Hornets News / LWOSports.com / January 16

Buzz City Rising: Unpacking the Charlotte Hornets’ Upset Victories

The Charlotte Hornets, a team that has faced years of rebuilding and injury setbacks, have started to turn heads in the 2025-26 NBA season by securing surprising wins against some of the league’s top-tier teams.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / January 16

Kon Knueppel Continues Solid Rookie Season in Hornets Latest Win

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA over the past 10 games. Charles Lee's team has the most efficient offense in the league during that stretch, as a number of the team's players seem to have found their rythym on that end of the court.

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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 16

LaMelo Ball says the Hornets are in a 'free-flow state' after beating the Lakers

The entertaining brand of basketball continues for the Charlotte Hornets. On Thursday night, they took down Luka, LeBron, and the Los Angeles Lakers with ease, thanks to a 71-point second half.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / January 16

Lakers fall to Hornets as defensive struggles continue

The Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Charlotte entered the game with just 14 wins on the season, yet, they looked like the superior team, defeating Los Angeles 135-117.

Luka Doncic News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 16

Hornets broadcaster Eric Collins rips Luka Doncic in Lakers loss

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers could not withstand the full force of the healthy Charlotte Hornets. The team logged another feather in its cap for when all three of Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, and Brandon Miller are on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / January 16

Recap/Analysis: All the stars shine as Hornets defeat Lakers

LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Kon Knueppel all played at their best to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a win over the Lakers. It was not an ideal start to the game.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Hornets rumors: The guard not named LaMelo Ball whose trade buzz is getting louder

The market for talented yet flawed point guards is busier than ever, even after the Atlanta Hawks decided to end the Trae Young era on a whimper and trade him for spare parts in CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

LaMelo Ball News / Field Level Media / January 16

Lakers keep stumbling, fall to LaMelo Ball, Hornets at home

LaMelo Ball scored 30 points with 11 assists and Brandon Miller added 26 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets earned a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 16

Hornets blowout Lakers behind performances from Ball, Bridges, Miller, and Knueppel

Coming off an extra day of rest after the Charlotte Hornets' loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, the Hornets would be going across town to take on the Lakers.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / January 16

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Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

After falling to the Clippers earlier this week, the Charlotte Hornets are hoping to leave town with a win over the Lakers and a split between the two L.A.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 15

A quiet trade deadline move that could make sense for the Charlotte Hornets

Of the 19 players that Head Coach Charles Lee has given minutes to so far this season, only one ranks in the top sixty in DPM. Daily Plus-Minus, or DPM, is a metric that acts as a smarter plus-minus, but helps filter out the noise.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 15

Latest NBA mock draft sees Charlotte Hornets take massive risk

Once considered pretty close to the top three in the NBA Draft, Nate Ament is having a tough year, and he's sliding down draft boards as a result. Could his drop be the Charlotte Hornets' gain?

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Basketball Rankings January 2026

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Basketball Insider Hacks: Top 150 List By mid-January, fantasy basketball becomes less about projections and more about reality.

LeBron James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 15

Buzzworthy Hornets look to bounce back against LeBron James and the Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets continue their swing through LA Thursday night, visiting the Los Angeles Lakers as the LeBron James-led dynasty tries to steady itself amid a crowded Western Conference.

Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Charlotte Hornets Finally Give Dell Curry His Flowers: No. 30 Headed to the Rafters

If you look up at the ceiling of the Spectrum Center during a Charlotte Hornets game, it’s usually a pretty lonely view. For years, the only jersey hanging there belonged to the late, great Bobby Phills.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / January 14