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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Initial reactions to the Charlotte Hornets losing out on a top-three pick in the NBA draft
The Charlotte Hornets walked away from the 2025 NBA Draft lottery upset, frustrated, and disappointed that they did not land the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / May 12
Charlotte Hornets Hold Fourth Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets faced a potential franchise-defining moment Monday night. With a 14% chance at the No. 1 overall pick — and a 7% chance of falling as low as seventh — their lottery fate was set to shape the franchise’s direction.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
NBA draft prospects the Hornets can now consider at pick no. 4
Well, it happened, folks. The Charlotte Hornets had their annual letdown at the NBA draft lottery. The Dallas Mavericks literally defied the odds and won the lottery even after Charlotte became the only team with a chance over 10.5% to win the lottery to land in the top four.
The 'Most 30-point NBA playoff games before age 22' quiz
In NBA history, 20 players have scored 30 points in a postseason game before reaching the age of 22. How many can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Dallas landing Cooper Flagg is the ultimate NBA Draft lottery nightmare for the Charlotte Hornets
There were tons of permutations for how the NBA Draft order could have shaken out following the annual lottery drawing. Among those permutations were ones that Charlotte Hornets fans have been dreaming of since Cooper Flagg descended into their state as one of the highest touted high school prospects in recent memory.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / May 12
Hornets' horrendous NBA Draft Lottery luck continues
Plain and simple, no team has it worse than the Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 12
Hornets land 4th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft 
The Charlotte Hornets landed the 4th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, falling one spot from their original spot at number 3 overall. The teams picking ahead of the Hornets: Dallas Mavericks San Antonio Spurs Philadelphia 76ers The three teams ahead of the Hornets all have histories of success.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / May 12
Hornets Land No. 4 Pick at 2025 NBA Draft
At the highly-anticipated 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, 14 teams learned where they’d be picking at this year’s draft. The Hornets were among them, coming in with the third-best odds after a disappointing 63-loss season this year.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Hornets strangely not considered among the NBA's unluckiest draft lottery teams
Getting lucky is not something Charlotte Hornets fans are used to. Tonight, that could change if they come out as the winners of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / May 12
Michael Jordan's new TV gig will burnish his legacy and brand
Michael Jordan has never shown interest in doing television before Monday's announcement that he was joining NBC's basketball coverage next season. But two big factors are driving this move: Legacy and Nike sales.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Hornets? NBA insider isn't ruling it out
Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn't requested a trade out of Milwaukee just yet, but the general belief around the NBA is that he will sooner rather than later.
Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Could a position change be in the works for Moussa Diabate?
Unless the Charlotte Hornets strike up some good luck and secure the No. 1 overall pick, there's a good chance Moussa Diabate will make a full-time transition to power forward for the 2025-26 season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
How does it work? Explaining the NBA's Draft Lottery system
The biggest night of the Charlotte Hornets season comes in May, and it's not a playoff game. The franchise finished 19-63, third worst in the league. It gives them a 14% chance at winning the NBA Draft Lottery, tied with the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Full Hornets lottery odds: What are the chances Charlotte gets each pick?
Today is the day that Charlotte Hornets fans have been waiting for. They might be anxious or excited, and the results will determine which emotion was more appropriate.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 12
Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Coulibaly, Black
After reporting on Friday that the Hawks have shown interest in the possibility of hiring a player agent to run their front office, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) confirm that Sportsology, the search firm leading the process, has reached out to “various agents” to gauge their interest.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 12
NBA Draft Lottery day primer and conversation
Tonight is one of the biggest nights on the calendar for terrible teams like the Charlotte Hornets. It can change the entire direction of the franchise.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
The NBA draft lottery is bad no matter what pick the Hornets get
The NBA draft lottery determines which of the non-playoff teams gets the first overall pick. In this year's draft, that means someone is getting a generational prospect in Cooper Flagg.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9
Would Lakers redo Mark Williams trade? Revisiting the rescinded deal with the Hornets
Trade deadline eve. The NBA was still shaken over what had happened with Luka Doncic, and there was a realization that anything was possible. At 12:15 AM, anything was possible.
Grant Williams News / A to Z Sports / May 9
Former Tennessee star Grant Williams leaves no doubt how he feels about playing for the Charlotte Hornets
Former Tennessee Vols basketball star Grant Williams spent the first four years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics before getting traded to the
NBA insider suggests Hornets' future outlook isn't so bleak
The Charlotte Hornets have arguably been in a rebuild since Kemba Walker left. When they decided not to offer him the most they possibly could, and he left, that started the rebuild in Charlotte.
Jusuf Nurkic News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9
Jusuf Nurkic mock trade: Hornets-Lakers deal doesn't fall through this time
The Los Angeles Lakers, clearly, still need a center. The Charlotte Hornets still have three, and while Mark Williams being traded to LA again is highly unlikely, the Hornets would do well to call the Lakers about another center they're probably keen to move off of.
What are the chances of Nic Batum reuniting with the Hornets?
Former Charlotte Hornets GM Rich Cho and owner Michael Jordan made sure that the forward they traded Gerald Henderson and Noah Vonleh for would spend his prime in the Queen City.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 5
Luka Doncic reportedly asked Los Angeles Lakers to trade for specific player
Doncic, 26, reportedly asked the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for a specific NBA player.
LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Hornets Still Betting on LaMelo Ball, But for How Long?
At some point, the Charlotte Hornets are going to have to take the next step in their rebuild. They’ve been accumulating assets for the better part of five years now.
Mark Williams News / Yardbarker / May 1
Hornets' Mark Williams throws shade at Lakers after their playoff exit
Williams was acquired by the Lakers from the Hornets at the trade deadline for Dalton Knecht. Then, in a strange turn of events, the trade was rescinded due to a failed physical by the Lakers on Williams.
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