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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10
Potential Playoff Preview in Charlotte? Looking Ahead to Pistons at Hornets
Tonight feels like the Charlotte Hornets' last stand in their quest to avoid the 9-10 Play-In bracket in the Eastern Conference. The well-rested, fully-healthy Detroit Pistons come rolling into town for a contest that the entire league will have its eyes on for a number of reasons.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10
Charlotte Hornets Standings Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 10
The Charlotte Hornets did not play last night, and there weren't very many games that impacted them in the standings. However, there was one very important game, and it arguably went the best way possible for the bugs.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 10
Bill Simmons Has 'No-Brainer' Take on Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg: 'Just Bizarre'
The Kon Knueppel versus Cooper Flagg race is heating up. When Flagg went off for 45+ points in two straight games while the Charlotte Hornets guard suffered a shooting slump, everyone thought the award was Flagg's.
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Total Pro Sports / April 10
LaMelo Ball Catches Kon Knueppel Off Guard With Soap-Water Bucket Prank
The Charlotte Hornets might not have been the best team this season. But they surely are becoming a steady outfit to reckon with respect. And the mood is reflected in the team and in the locker room.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 9
After February brawl, Hornets and Pistons set for late-season rematch
The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets face each other Friday for the first time in more than two months in a game that will likely draw the attention of both teams.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 9
Charlotte Hornets Standing Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 9
Things didn't go terribly well for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. They were off after a Tuesday-night loss to the Boston Celtics, so it's been a while since Charlotte has had a good day in the standings and on the scoreboard.
Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / April 9
East Play-In Race 2026: Where Do the Hornets Really Stand?
One year ago, the Charlotte Hornets were 19-63. Today, they are sitting in the Eastern Conference play-in race with two games left and a genuine shot at the postseason.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 9
The Greensboro Swarm are one win away from a championship 
The Charlotte Hornets have taken the NBA by storm in 2026, but a bad start to the season has them fighting just to get into the playoffs. Meanwhile, their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, has been good from the outset.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Hornets' Execs Will Be Happy With Starter's Regression to the Mean
There aren’t many scenarios in the NBA where you can look at the performance of a team’s starting five and say that regression to the mean was a good thing.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Kon Knueppel Should Win ROY Over Cooper Flagg Without Factoring in Team Record
Kon Knueppel is not the betting favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award anymore. The Charlotte Hornets guard is in a slump, while Cooper Flagg has caught fire over his last three games (40.3 ppg).
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Charlotte Hornets' Standings Update and Scoreboard Watch for April 8
In some ways, last night's NBA slate was exceptionally disappointing for the Charlotte Hornets. They held an 11-point lead over the Boston Celtics after one period, and they were up seven points late in the third quarter.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 8
Three Takeaways from the Hornets' 11-Point Loss to the Boston Celtics
A win would put the Charlotte Hornets .5 games behind the Toronto Raptors to get out of the Play-In tournament, and to seal their first playoff appearance since the 2015-16 season.
NBA News / At The Hive / April 8
Recap/Analysis: LaMelo scores 36 but Hornets lose to Celtics
LaMelo Ball scored 23 of his 36 points in the first half, but the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t make enough shots in the second half and lost to the Celtics, 113-102.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his pick for NBA Rookie of the Year: 'He deserves it'
NASCAR Hall of Famer and North Carolina native Dale Earnhardt Jr. is paying attention to the NBA Rookie of the Year race.
Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
Hornets’ Brandon Miller throws down dunk on teammate in rare double alley-oop
The Charlotte Hornets are still in contention for an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but what stood in front of them on Tuesday night was a game against the Boston Celtics — one of the best teams in the association especially in the aftermath of Jayson Tatum’s return.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Final Injury Report for Hornets-Celtics: Will Coby White, PJ Hall Play?
The Charlotte Hornets are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference showdown. Charlotte enters Tuesday’s game with a 43-36 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on Sunday.
Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / April 7
The Hornets Might Be the Most Dangerous Team Nobody Is Talking About
At one point this season, the Charlotte Hornets looked completely out of the picture. Sitting at 16–28 earlier in the year, they were trending toward another lost season—another year of “what could’ve been.” Fast forward to today, and the story couldn’t be more different.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview and Prediction
Tuesday’s Celtics vs Hornets matchup at TD Garden is a fitting way to highlight one of the most remarkable stories in the NBA this season. The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Boston on a four-game winning streak, fresh off a 122-108 victory over Minnesota, and firmly in the conversation for a top-six seed in the East.
Charles Lee News / LWOSports.com / April 7
Breaking Down the 3rd Quarter: How Charles Lee’s Adjustments Are Winning Games
For years, the Charlotte Hornets were known for exciting first halves, disastrous third quarters, and heartbreaking finishes. Under head coach Charles Lee in the 2025-26 season, that narrative has been completely rewritten.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 6
Hornets have emerged as East play-in team to beat
Among the Eastern Conference play-in teams, the Hornets may have the most potential to disrupt the postseason picture. After a 16-28 start, Charlotte has surged since January, picking up wins over top teams such as the Thunder, Spurs and Celtics, as noted by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.
Liam McNeeley News / NBA Draft on SI / April 6
2025 First-Round Pick Liam McNeeley Helps Greensboro to G League Finals
The Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class has already helped the team make history. No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel set the franchise record for most 3-point makes in a single season, also notching the most 3-point makes by a rookie in NBA history.
PJ Hall News / Hoops Rumors / April 3
Hornets’ PJ Hall Out Indefinitely With Right Ankle Fracture
Hornets big man PJ Hall has been diagnosed with a right ankle fracture, according to the NBA’s official injury report. The news was first noted by Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (via Twitter).
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