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LaMelo Ball gets roasted over hideous new foot tattoo

LaMelo Ball seems to have outdone himself once again. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball went viral this week over his ludicrous new tattoo. Ball’s tattoo artist, who goes by @iamelvistattoo on Instagram, showed off the new ink that he apparently just gave to the 23-year-old NBA All-Star.

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Charlotte Hornets roundtable: Picking Jeff Peterson's best offseason move/decision

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson hasn't had much time to relax this offseason. He's been super busy tweaking and improving the roster to put them in a position to make the postseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

Why the Charlotte Hornets should still consider signing Al Horford

The Charlotte Hornets have had a strong start to the offseason, with President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson leading the charge. He’s made noticeable improvements to the roster, but one glaring hole still remains: the frontcourt.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

What numbers will the Charlotte Hornets' newcomers be wearing next season?

New faces mean new jersey numbers for Hornets fans to get familiar with. After recent roster updates, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Liam McNeeley, Mason Plumlee, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Antonio Reeves have all been assigned their numbers for the upcoming 2025–26 NBA season.

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LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / July 27

LaMelo Ball’s New Cheetos-Themed Foot Tattoo Leaves Fans In Stitches

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, like many professional athletes, features large and intricate tattoos on his body. To go with his eccentric personality, Ball recently decided to get a new Cheetos-themed tattoo across the top of his feet.

Antonio Reeves News / Fastbreak on SI / July 26

Charlotte Hornets Announce Signing Of Former NBA 2nd-Round Pick

Antonio Reeves spent his rookie season (last year) with the New Orleans Pelicans. He finished with averages of 6.9 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 44 games.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 26

Charles Lee surprises fans at Hornets' Summer League championship party

This is the most momentum that the Charlotte Hornets have had in quite a while. They had a big summer of acquisitions, adding plenty of quality veteran players, and did an excellent job in this year's draft.

Steph Curry News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 26

Steph Curry says he’s nowhere close to retiring — could he end his career with the Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets were a big part of Stephen Curry's early life. He grew up in Charlotte while his father, Dell, played for the team. He went to Davidson, which, of course, is just up the road from Uptown.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

The Hornets non-starter with the most pressure to perform next season

When a team is in the midst of a rebuild, hitting on draft picks is crucial. What's even more crucial is hitting on top ten selections. While some fans want to see their team draft the flashy young guy with high upside, other fans want to see their team select someone safe, who will come in and make a positive impact on day one.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

Who is Drew Peterson? Hornets take flyer on versatile shooter in two-way deal

The Charlotte Hornets continue to put the finishing touches on their roster for the upcoming season. That includes filling up their two-way spots, which they did last week by signing Drew Peterson.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

Breaking down Hornets players who may miss the opening night roster

In my experience, I've heard the words "the hardest thing about this job is the cuts" from coaches across every sport. The quote holds true across every level, from the lowest level to the professionals.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

Which Hornets could make the All-Star team next season?

The Charlotte Hornets have not had an All-Star since LaMelo Ball made the team in 2021-22. He was arguably snubbed after being among the league leaders in points last year at the time the teams were selected, but either way, it's been a few years.

PJ Washington News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

PJ Washington mock trade: Hornets bring back long lost big man

The Charlotte Hornets probably don't regret the PJ Washington trade. They netted a future first-round pick and Grant Williams, who has been solid when not dealing with a torn ACL.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

NBA analyst urges Hornets to make a move to fix roster that makes 'zero sense'

The Charlotte Hornets have a very different roster than they did in 2024. Through smart trades designed to set themselves up well in the future, they have also concocted a rather imbalanced roster.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

CBS Sports shouts out Kon Knueppel for not sitting out most of Summer League

Summer League was a good time for Kon Knueppel. He played very well for the Charlotte Hornets, winning Championship MVP and helping Charlotte go undefeated and win its first-ever Summer League title.

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Damion Baugh News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Hornets to waive Damion Baugh to create room for Antonio Reeves

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Damion Baugh to create space to sign Antonio Reeves to a two-way deal, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Wednesday afternoon.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Jeff Peterson’s rebuild earning praise as Hornets aim to become a real NBA threat

Following the Mitch Kupchak era, the Charlotte Hornets quietly hired Jeff Peterson to be their new GM. In the time since that hiring, the Hornets have slowly but surely stockpiled assets and begun building for a legitimate future for the first time in a long while.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Charles Lee says Hornets’ momentum comes from player-driven culture shift

The Charlotte Hornets ended the summer with more momentum than any other team in the league. After becoming the Summer League champions, they have to try to figure out a way to keep that going into the regular season.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Grant Williams says he found his love for basketball again with the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets acquired Grant Williams in a trade from the Dallas Mavericks a couple of seasons ago after being unable to find his way after four productive seasons in Boston.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Hornets New Two-Way Player Easily Could Find Way Into Rotation

Sometimes an NBA player who seems like they deserve a standard contract doesn’t receive one. Instead, they agree on a two-way contract, spend the year in the G League, or sign overseas.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23

Who is Antonio Reeves? Scouting Charlotte's latest two-way signing

The Charlotte Hornets evaluated their 2024-25 season, identified their biggest weakness, and threw everything they had at fixing it this summer. Charles Lee's outfit finished 11th in the league in three-point shooting frequency last season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Hornets Signing Former Second-Round Pick to New Deal

The Charlotte Hornets are building out their roster depth with a new piece. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Charlotte is inking second-year combo guard Antonio Reeves to a new two-way contract.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 23

Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Release 24-Year-Old Guard

Damion Baugh spent his rookie season in the NBA playing for the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old had averages of 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 32.3% from the field in 15 games.

LaMelo Ball News / Fastbreak on SI / July 23

Charlotte Hornets Star LaMelo Ball Makes Cryptic Instagram Post

LaMelo Ball is one of the most popular players in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets star is coming off a year where he averaged 25.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range in 47 games.