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Why the Charlotte Hornets Should Not Trade for Stephen Curry This Summer

Stephen Curry ending his career in a Charlotte Hornets jersey would be a storybook ending for the ages. A storybook ending that could be closer to reality than fairytale at this point.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

Hornets' 2026 Preseason Opponents, Dates, and Times Set

The start of the Charlotte Hornets season will be here before we know it. 70 days away, to be exact. However, before Brandon Miller and company take the court for real, the team has some tune-up games to attend to first.

Grayson Allen News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

The New Most Important Player on the Hornets' Bench Might Be Grayson Allen

It will be a new-look Hornets team that takes the floor for the 2026-2027 season. Gone are familiar faces like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. In are rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

The Real Reason the Hornets May Have Traded LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets probably had a lot of reasons to trade both Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. Bridges was on an expiring contract, which is like gold in NBA trades.

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

NBA News / At The Hive / July 28

Hornets unveil preseason schedule

The Charlotte Hornets released their preseason schedule on Monday to remind us just how long we have to wait before basketball starts happening again.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

A Way-Too-Early Look at Awards Odds for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets, perhaps controversially, did not have any NBA award winners last season. Kon Knueppel had a wonderful case for the Rookie of the Year award, and Charles Lee got some Coach of the Year buzz, but nothing came to fruition.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Tosan Evbuomwan Signs With Barcelona

Tosan Evbuomwan, who spent time with four NBA teams over the past three seasons, has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, the Spanish club announced in a press release.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

The Window for Steph Curry to Join Hornets May Have Just Opened a Crack

Steph Curry playing for the Charlotte Hornets has always felt like a pipe dream. It's something that has occasionally popped up as a "what if" sort of question and then faded into the background.

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?

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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.

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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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.

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.