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Charlotte Hornets Capture Attention with Olympic Dreams

Charlotte basketball is making international headlines, and it’s not just because of what’s happening at Spectrum Center. Two rising Hornets, Tidjane Salaün and Moussa Diabaté have earned early nods for France’s national team, signaling Charlotte’s growing imprint on global hoops.

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Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends LaMelo Ball to Rising Eastern Conference Team

The Orlando Magic's recent playoff appearance showed a bright future ahead for the organization. However, it also presented what the team is missing for them to contend.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

What if Hornets didn’t trade Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Miles Bridges?

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, it’s hard not to think what his career could’ve looked like if no team traded him.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Big decisions loom in Buzz City: Predicting the future of five key Hornets

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson will have his hands full this summer, trying to take his 19-win team to a competitive level.

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The 'Most points in Game 1 of an NBA Finals' quiz

An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Funny sign on The Pat McAfee Show captures the frustration of Hornets fans

In the weeks leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, Charlotte Hornets fans tried to remain optimistic, thinking that this would be the year they would finally win the top prize and have the right to select a generational talent in Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Time for a buzz-worthy makeover? Should the Hornets rethink their uniforms and logo?

The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic are bringing back the 90s. The two franchises have unveiled primary icon and association uniforms over the last two years that pay homage to the jerseys the teams wore during the 90s, jerseys that fans believe are some of the best looking in sports history.

Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Hornets make power move in wild mock trade for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

The Charlotte Hornets aren't known for their ability to make splashy moves in free agency or trade, but it could happen one of these days. In a recent article by Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report, he detailed one trade idea this offseason for every team that is not in the Finals.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Baron Davis believes the Charlotte Hornets can be 'the next Detroit or Houston'

Better times are ahead in Charlotte, right? I mean, the playoff drought can't last forever, can it? It's been a decade since the Hornets made the postseason, and no, appearing in the play-in tournament doesn't count, even by the NBA itself.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

NBA cap guru suggests Hornets could sign Tre Mann to low-cost deal

At the start of the 2024-25 season, it looked like Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann was going to be among the few serious candidates for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

Charles Lee's past success in Milwaukee, Boston, make this free agent an intriguing fit in Charlotte

Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson covet versatility. But in the modern NBA, who doesn't? Lee came to the Charlotte Hornets with vast experience coaching championship-level teams that boasted indelible positional versatility, specifically at the forward and center positions.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

Hornets could draft the next Joel Embiid in the first round of the NBA Draft

While the clock continues to tick on the 2025 NBA Draft, fans and media continue to speculate who could go at pick four. Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey are likely to be gone, which leaves Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, and Jeremiah Fears available.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

Two key moves the Hornets must make to become competitive in 2025-26

With free agency rapidly approaching, team's begin to scrambe to assess the players they are able to afford. The NBA's new CBA is in it's infancy still, and navigating it to build a championship caliber roster has been one of the tallest tasks front offices have faced in a long, long time.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

Tre Johnson or Kon Knueppel: Who should the Hornets select if VJ Edgecombe is off the board?

As we barrel towards the NBA Draft, a marriage between the Charlotte Hornets and Baylor swingman VJ Edgecombe looks increasingly more likely. The athletic

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

The Hornets' rebuild could be derailed if their biggest nightmare comes true

These next few months are crucial for the future of the Charlotte Hornets. Jeff Peterson has many decisions approaching from contract situations, who to take at No.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

Hornets assistant out of the running for Phoenix Suns head coaching job

Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Josh Longstaff was reportedly among several candidates being considered for the Phoenix Suns head coaching vacancy. Unless he gets a look from the newly opened job in New York, he'll be back on the Hornets' bench in 2025-26.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 4

2024 NBA draft redo: Who the Hornets should have selected instead of Tidjane Salaün

There were reports just hours before the draft that the Charlotte Hornets could take Tidjane Salaün with the sixth overall pick last summer. Despite the rumors floating around, most assumed Charlotte would still pick Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht or UConn big man Donovan Clingan, the two names heavily tied to them throughout the draft process.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

NBA insider believes the Hornets will 'probably' keep the fourth pick

The speculation continues. Nobody really knows what the Charlotte Hornets are doing with the fourth pick in the draft. Conflicting reports come out each day, some saying they are looking to deal the pick, others reporting that they have interest in different players.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

The Charlotte Hornets' contract decision that would turn heads around the NBA

There are many moves the Charlotte Hornets could make this offseason, but it's unlikely that they'll be involved in some massive blockbuster where they either send a star player out or bring one into the mix.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

Hornets predicted to make stunning decision with 4th pick in NBA draft

Many around the league feel like they have a good idea of what the Charlotte Hornets would like to do with the fourth overall pick in this month's NBA draft.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

Miles Bridges makes bold prediction for the Hornets' 2025-26 season

Playoffs. It's something the Charlotte Hornets haven't experienced since the 2015-16 season, which gives them the longest drought of any team in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

Two Hornets named to their country's preliminary squad for the 2028 Olympic Games

The 2024 Summer Olympics were absolute nirvana for basketball fans. The United States' final two games, edge-of-your-seat victories against Serbia and France, ended up being the type of memorable contests we'll tell our grandkids about when bouncing them on our knees one day.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2