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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 28
Analyzing Potential Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Target Morez Johnson Jr
In order for the Charlotte Hornets to make another sizeable leap up the Eastern Conference's hierarchy, they'll need to nail draft night again. Three rookies:
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 28
Hornets Trade Target Big Board: Ranking Potential Acquisition for the Offseason
The Charlotte Hornets may end up waiting to make the big splash that will push them over the chips and, as Jeff Peterson has alluded to, push all their chips forward.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / April 28
Kon Knueppel put Together Stellar Season Despite ROTY Runner-Up
On Monday, the NBA announced that Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg had officially won the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, leaving Hornets’ wing Kon Knueppel as the runner-up.
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award
Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 27
Charlotte Hornets Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
It's going to be an interesting offseason for Jeff Peterson and the Charlotte Hornets, who improved their win total by 25 and became one of the best stories in the NBA.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 27
Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Jeff Peterson Lands Two Physical Forwards
The Charlotte Hornets have two first-round picks to work with this year. That gives them incredible flexibility, even if their lone lottery pick has an extremely high chance of sticking at 14th overall, which barely qualifies as a top selection in the draft.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 26
Analyzing the Charlotte Hornets' Early NBA Draft Needs
With the NBA Draft Lottery still two weeks away and the draft night a little less than two months away, it fels like the perfect time to start analyzing the Charlotte Hornets' potential paths on draft night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 26
Charlotte Hornets End-of-Year Awards: Who Rose, Who Delivered, Who Surprised
The Charlotte Hornets had a tremendous year, despite another embarrassing elimination in the Play-In Tournament. They improved their win total from the
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 26
NBA Analyst Misses the Mark on Kon Knueppel–Cooper Flagg Debate
Cooper Flagg had an incredible rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks and lived up to the hype of being the No. 1 overall pick. He looks to be one of the future faces of the NBA and certainly that of the Mavericks.
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 / April 25
The Hornets Went From Free Agency’s Red Flag to a Real Destination for Players
The Play-In Tournament brought back an all too familiar feeling for Charlotte Hornets fans, although the end result was at least delayed by a win over the Miami Heat in the 9 vs.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25
The Hornets Have to Look in the Mirror to Fix Their No. 1 Problem
It didn't take long to realize that the Charlotte Hornets were going to be in for a long night against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament last week.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24
The Biggest Question Facing the Charlotte Hornets This Offseason
In years past, the Charlotte Hornets had all sorts of issues. They couldn't stay healthy, didn't have the necessary pieces to compete on a nightly basis, and were put in a bad spot due to poor drafting and bad contracts.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24
Free Agent Signings (and a Trade) the Hornets Can Make to Take the Next Step in 2026
The Charlotte Hornets, for the first time in what feels like forever, took a huge step forward this season. They were competitive, and if not for a tough start due to some injuries, they'd likely be in the playoffs right now.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Importance of Opportunity Over Talent
Talent is a must when building a winning fantasy basketball roster. But what good is athletic aptitude if it’s riding the bench? Truth be told, opportunity is what puts points on the scoreboard in fantasy basketball.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Why the Charlotte Hornets May Delay Their Big Move Until Next Summer
The Charlotte Hornets have a ton of financial flexibility and draft picks — two things that can help take this rebuild to the next level in a hurry. But
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Who Actually Is a Part of the Charlotte Hornets’ Exciting Core?
The Charlotte Hornets had a good season. If nothing else, it was extremely valuable to finally see what this roster looks like when mostly healthy. To that end, it helped reveal who is and is not a part of the core and who will or will not be around for very long.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets and Dream Trade Scenarios
The Charlotte Hornets have been primarily built through the draft. They drafted LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel (as well as Miles Bridges eons ago), and that's where most of their success has come from.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
Kon Knueppel beats out Cooper Flagg for major honor
While the NBA prepares to announce its official Rookie of the Year winner, Knueppel already claimed one major honor.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Hornets GM Peterson Talks Offseason, White, Mann, Lee
Although the Hornets were blown out by Orlando in last Friday’s do-or-die play-in game, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Charlotte entering the 2026 offseason.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
2 players Hornets must trade to take next step after surprise season
For years, the Charlotte Hornets had a young and promising roster, but they just couldn’t seem to develop winning habits. The team finally took a few steps forward this season, even winning a play-in tournament game before ultimately being eliminated from the preliminary postseason event.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons
LaVar Ball is back after the Charlotte Hornets’ elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament, and he has an idea to help the team realize its ambitions.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 19
Five moves the Hornets need to make to take the next step
The Hornets were a pleasant surprise this season despite falling short in the play-in tournament. With a solid young core, here are five move the team needs to make to take the next step.
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments
LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the video here).
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball's game-winner further enhances his star power
No matter what happens from this point forward, LaMelo Ball's clutch game-winning shot on Tuesday night combined with his play all season has sent his star status into a new galaxy.
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