Brandon Miller scored 20 points to lead eight players in double figures as the visiting Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday. Collin
The Charlotte Hornets made amends for their lackluster performance the night prior by dominating the Orlando Magic from start to finish. What a difference a day makes.
Charlotte Hornets fans can now breath a sigh of relief as they will not be shorthanded for tonight's at Orlando. The team's injury report grew this morning following Wednesday's loss against Cleveland and ahead of the second night of a back-to-back after a day of travel.
The Charlotte Hornets came up short at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, ultimately losing the game 94-87 after trailing throughout and quickly abandoning their plan to keep LaMelo Ball on the bench in the first quarter.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The Charlotte Hornets head to Florida on Thursday night for a quick turnaround matchup with the Orlando Magic, closing out a back-to-back after hosting Cleveland last night at home in Charlotte.
After splitting a pair of games during their European doubleheader and conquering any lingering jet lag, the Orlando Magic will return to the court to face the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 94-87 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. 1. You really had to love what you saw from the Cavs. 2.
The bright lights of ESPN proved too much for the Charlotte Hornets as they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hornets looked a little overhyped by the moment on ESPN.
After a thrilling road trip that saw victories of 55, 23, and 18 points, the Charlotte Hornets returned to the Spectrum Center for an audience that had not yet appeared during the Charles Lee-era in Charlotte: the game would be featured on ESPN's NBA broadcast for the night, in a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Even before the season began, many believed that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the more thrilling teams to watch despite their streak of losing records.
Technically, three more months await to give media voters full clarity on who deserves to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. It only took half the season, however, for Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee to sense definitively on where Kon Knueppel ranks in his class.
The Charlotte Hornets have something to build on, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will reflect on a one-sided loss after their most recent games when the teams meet Wednesday night in Charlotte.
The Charlotte Hornets have made some noticeable strides this season, especially since the turn of the year. To start 2026, they've gone 5-5, which doesn't seem impressive on the surface, but it's clear that the Hornets are building something special with their youth.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is among the bright spots for the team. Early in his career, Knueppel has proven to be a reliable scorer for Charlotte.
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.