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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 14

The Four Biggest Storylines Entering Hornets Training Camp

Here soon, the Charlotte Hornets will open the lid on the 2026-27 season, starting with a very pivotal training camp leading into the preseason. What are the biggest storylines surrounding the team entering camp?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 14

Wild Card Factor: Unexpected Hornet Who Could Significantly Alter Expectations

The Charlotte Hornets have been talked about a ton this offseason, and for good reason. They had a wild summer, to say the least. They project as worse now but potentially better in the future.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

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Zach Lowe News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 14

Zach Lowe Thinks Hornets Can Win a Playoff Series But I'm Not So Sure

There are seven teams in the NBA that have yet to win a playoff series this decade. Not that it counts anymore, but in 2015-2016, the Charlotte Hornets nearly beat the Miami Heat in seven games, but they fell.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 11

Evaluating Dennis Schröder's Ability to Pressure the Rim: How His Go-To Skill Will Help the Hornets

For years, the Charlotte Hornets have been on the lookout for a guard who can attack the rim. Someone who is able to create drives by himself, finish somewhat efficiently, and ideally make good passes out of tight spaces as well.

Brandon Miller News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Brandon Miller Among 4 Young NBA Players Unlikely To Get A Max Rookie-Scale Extension

The 2026 offseason has been a significant period for young players around the league, especially those from the 2023 NBA Draft class. With players such as Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson signing landmark extensions, teams have shown an inclination to invest in their stars.

Domantas Sabonis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

Now is the Perfect Time for the Charlotte Hornets to Acquire Domantas Sabonis

Nothing gets the content machine whirring like Domantas Sabonis trade rumors. So here we are again, talking about a potential deal between the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Hornets that would send the three-time All-Star back to the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / September 10

3 Best Center Options For The Charlotte Hornets If Domantas Sabonis Trade Fails

The Charlotte Hornets will be entering the 2026-27 season as a team to keep an eye on. After overhauling their core this summer, Charlotte appears to be on the verge of a new era, and their latest additions certainly put them in a position to be interesting.

Naz Reid News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 8

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Naz Reid

Naz Reid is a walking anomaly. 6'10" power forwards shouldn't be able to handle the ball and finish with finesse like he does. Undrafted players with character concerns rarely turn themselves into indispensable members of a championship-level team and the community it plays in.

Bez Mbeng News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Hornets Sign Bez Mbeng

After waiving Kobe Stewart on Monday, the Hornets have filled the open spot on their 21-man offseason roster by signing guard Bez Mbeng, the team announced today (via Twitter).

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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 / September 8

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have a Higher Floor or Ceiling with Coby White?

The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White at the last deadline, a decision that had major ramifications. It gave them the ability to easily re-sign him in free agency, and it might've helped their decision to trade LaMelo Ball.

Kobe Stewart News / Hoops Rumors / September 7

Hornets Waive Kobe Stewart

Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

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Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 7

What Holds Hornets Star Brandon Miller Back from Being a True All-Star

The Charlotte Hornets are all-in on Brandon Miller as the face of their franchise. He is a star, and he could be a superstar in the making. But there's a reason he hasn't, like Amen Thompson and Victor Wembanyama from his class, been extended just yet.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 6

Who Will Lead the Charlotte Hornets in Scoring This Season?

There will be plenty of points to go around in Charlotte next season. After trading LaMelo Ball (20.1 points per game) and Miles Bridges (17.2 points per game) this summer, the Hornets will need to replace 37.2 points a night in their starting lineup.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 4

Evaluating the Best Shooters in the 2026 NBA Draft Class

Last NBA season, Hornets No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel set the season ablaze, shattering the rookie record for 3-pointers while also leading the entire league in triples.

Brandon Miller News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Brandon Miller Closing In On Massive Extension As Hornets Plan Their Future

Once considered the laughing stock of the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets have risen to a respectable place, and they are doing everything they can to stay there.

Kobe Stewart News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Hornets Sign Kobe Stewart, Waive Jarkel Joiner

For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 4

Eric Collins Wouldn't Ever Leave The Hornets High and Dry

Eric Collins’ contract is up, and the Charlotte Hornets haven’t finalized anything yet. I can already sense the stress creeping in among the fanbase about it, too.

Grayson Allen News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 3

Why Grayson Allen Could Actually Be the Charlotte Hornets' Next Trade Candidate

After the 2025-26 NBA season, there were some clear needs for the Charlotte Hornets. After a 44 win season, the Hornets were in search of certain pieces to turn their playoff-miss into the franchise's first playoff appearance in a decade.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / September 1

Hornets make changes to training camp roster

The Hornets are doing a little shuffling at the back end of their roster ahead of training camp. Charlotte announced Tuesday that it has signed forward Trey Townsend and waived forward Josiah Allick.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Fans say the same thing after Hornets’ Dennis Schroder leads Germany in FIBA qualifiers

Dennis Schroder is now with his 12th team in his 14th season after being traded to the Charlotte Hornets a few days ago. The Hornets were part of the five-team deal that landed them the veteran guard, who spent last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Malaki Branham News / Hoops Wire / August 26

Magic signing Malaki Branham to camp deal

Malaki Branham is getting another NBA shot. The former first-round pick has agreed to a deal with the Magic, agent Deirunas Visockas told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Dennis Schroder addresses misconception about being traded so much

Dennis Schroder does not want any pity points for being one of the most traded players in NBA history. The veteran combo guard was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets last week — a deal that resulted in him landing on his 12th team in 14 NBA seasons.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / August 17

Dennis Schroder: Hornets are ‘a better situation for me’ than Cavs

Dennis Schroder isn’t complaining about being traded by the Cavaliers. Actually, he seems pretty happy about it. Schroder told German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung that he views his move to the Hornets as “a better situation for me,” citing the difficult role he had alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in Cleveland.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.

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