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After nine non-consecutive seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and Bobcats, Steve Clifford has decided to go west. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Phoenix Suns have hired Clifford as a coaching advisor.

Pat Connaughton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Hornets' Pat Connaughton earns odd superlative from Bleacher Report

Out of all the Charlotte Hornets players, who might be the best on a podcast? You might think LaMelo Ball because of his lack of filter or Kon Knueppel because of his youth, but you'd be wrong.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Can the Charlotte Hornets actually make some noise in the East this season?

Barring major injury or incredibly poor luck, the Charlotte Hornets are going to be better in 2025-26. Even with some injuries expected, the team has done an incredible job of adding depth and talent, thereby raising the floor to withstand the loss of players to injury.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Are the Hornets building a new version of the Warriors?

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping that they are finally done toiling away in the NBA lottery. After missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season, they decided to trade for a flurry of veteran players.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

LaMelo Ball catches stray from Bill Simmons during NFL QB discussion

Why on Earth was Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball mentioned during a mega-popular podcaster's conversation about NFL quarterbacks? On Monday, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons unveiled his latest “NFL Quarterback Pyramid” during a new episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast”.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / August 13

Hornets release preseason schedule

The Charlotte Hornets have unveiled their full preseason schedule. The full schedule: Sunday October 5th at 5:00pm vs Oklahoma City Thunder in Charleston

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 12

Projecting the Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 rotations

Charles Lee was forced to re-work his rotations on a nightly basis in his first year with the Charlotte Hornets. A number of factors beyond Lee's control had the rookie head coach making decisions on the fly, and his team's results suffered because of it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 12

3 things you can reasonably expect from the Charlotte Hornets this year

There is a wide range of possibilities for the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26. If most of their stars get hurt again, a win total in the teens would not at all be shocking, even though the floor has seemingly been raised this offseason.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 12

Hornets have three of the highest-valued first-round picks via trade

The Charlotte Hornets are determined to no longer wallow in the shallow pools of the lottery any longer. Following a shopping spree in free agency and making trades during the offseason, they are now only making moves to win games.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 12

Here's the 2026 draft prospect that would complete the Charlotte Hornets' rebuild

The Charlotte Hornets have seemingly been "rebuilding" forever. It really started when they were unable to get Kemba Walker back after a bit of a low-ball offer in free agency, and that was in 2019.

LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / August 12

Will LaMelo Ball make a leap for the Hornets in 2025?

When the Charlotte Hornets selected LaMelo Ball third in the 2020 NBA Draft, they were hoping for a superstar who could lead them to the promised land.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 11

Will the drought ever end? How the Charlotte Hornets can finally play on Christmas Day

There are 30 active NBA franchises. Every year on Christmas Day, the NBA has around ten teams playing on national TV, essentially representing the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 11

Predicting NBA 2K26 overall ratings for Charlotte Hornets players

NBA 2K26 comes out at the beginning of next month, so September 5 marks the first time you can play with the newest iteration of the Charlotte Hornets.

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Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 11

Is Collin Sexton a long-term fit for the Hornets’ backcourt?

No one really saw it coming, but the Charlotte Hornets went out and grabbed Collin Sexton from the Jazz this offseason. His contract’s up after this year, but that hasn’t stopped the team from penciling him in for real minutes right away.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 11

Three Hornets who could be playing their final season in Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off what could be the best offseason in franchise history. The Hornets picked up four new players in the draft — Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sion James.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 11

Bleacher Report’s 2027 Mock Draft has Hornets targeting a future star

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a strong season — and an impressive NBA Draft haul that brought in four new players. The front office is clearly going all-in on youth, hoping to develop a group that can grow together over the next few years.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / August 11

Hornets news and notes in early August

It’s the NBA doldrums. Just about nothing happens between the end of summer league and the start of camps at the tail end of September. While nothing is happening there, the NFL starts gearing up for its season, baseball gets ready for the playoff push, and people are outside enjoying the ends of their summer.

LaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / August 10

'He’s in There Every Single Day' – Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Draws Praise From Teammate for His Offseason Work

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams recently complimented LaMelo Ball’s work ethic this offseason. According to Williams, Ball is doing everything he can to stay healthy for the team this upcoming season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Ranking the top five Hornets alternate jerseys of the last decade

When it comes to grading the Charlotte Hornets' alternate uniforms over the past decade, it's impossible to ignore the timeless beauty of Charlotte's throwback pinstriped uniforms based on the original 1988 design.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 9

Watch: Lonzo yelling to LaMelo in the car

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Jeff Peterson was crushed on lottery night, but Kon Knueppel changed the mood fast

When the disappointing 2025-26 season came to an end, Charlotte Hornets fans held onto the hope of winning the NBA draft lottery and the rights to draft generational draft prospect, Cooper Flagg.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Why 2025-26 is not a make-or-break year for LaMelo Ball in Charlotte despite all the noise

Injuries, injuries, injuries. That's been the story of the first five years of LaMelo Ball's career in the NBA. It's been one thing after another and just when you think he's about to turn the corner and stay on the floor, something pops up, usually something to do with his ankles.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / August 8

LaMelo Ball’s latest sneaker release is more of the same from Puma

LaMelo Ball is a certified star in the NBA. He’s a volume scorer and has the attention of young basketball fans seemingly everywhere. The youngest of the Ball brothers quickly established himself as the Ball brother with the largest upside and marketability.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

3 way-too-early Charlotte Hornets trade candidates in 2025-26 season

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear objective: surround their young core with enough talent and stability to finally crawl out of the Eastern Conference’s basement.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / August 7

Hornets veteran shares praise for LaMelo Ball

Ball has played in fewer than 50 games in each of his last three seasons, with 47 appearances this past season. His only fully healthy campaign resulted in his lone All-Star selection back in 2022.

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