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Two NBA Draft Night Trade Partners Emerge for Hornets in Latest Rumors

As the Charlotte Hornets make a plan with the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, trade rumors are swirling. There are many questions to be answered, including the future of LaMelo Ball in the Queen's City. Outside of the No.

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Celtics, Suns tabbed as possible draft night trade partners for Hornets

There's a lot of conversation surrounding the Charlotte Hornets' decision with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft, and understandably so. However, a trade up the board is something that isn't being talked about nearly enough.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero > LaMelo Ball? Former NBA Player Thinks So

LaMelo Ball's future in Charlotte isn't the only thing folks around the league are questioning. His overall ceiling as a player is also in question, considering we haven't been able to see him on the floor for an entire season since he entered the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Giannis, KAT headline 7-player, 3-team blockbuster mock trade featuring Hornets

This summer, the NBA will likely see some movement of its biggest stars, particularly in the Eastern Conference. Everyone is keeping their ears to the pavement trying to pick up any sort of talk out of Milwaukee regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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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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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Ranking the five best 2nd-round draft picks in Hornets/Bobcats franchise history

Second-round draft picks are often forgotten about. Very few of them pan out or have much of a career, but some have gone on to have Hall of Fame careers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

A high-ceiling prospect could drop to the Hornets… but there’s a catch

The most realistic, perfect scenario for the Charlotte Hornets on draft night is that Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe makes it to them at No. 4. He's a perfect fit in Charlotte's backcourt, supplying a defensive mentality that is currently non-existent.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 8

Hornets draft blunders: Four decisions that still make Charlotte fans cringe

Ah, yes. The NBA draft is near, and it's another opportunity for the Charlotte Hornets to add to their long history of swings and misses. For a franchise that's had several swings inside the top 10, they haven't landed very many superstars.

Mark Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 7

NBA mock trade: Hornets send Mark Williams to Suns in 3-team deal with Cavaliers

Back at the deadline, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to ship third-year center and former first-rounder Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a 2031 first-round pick, and a pick swap in 2030.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 7

Is Kon Knueppel worth taking at No. 4? The Hornets might think so

We're just a few weeks away from the 2025 NBA draft, and there's still a lot of uncertainty about what the Charlotte Hornets will do with the fourth overall pick, assuming they don't trade it.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 7

This LaMelo Ball mock trade would be a disaster for the Charlotte Hornets

Odds are slim to none that LaMelo Ball gets traded this summer, but the rumors and mock trades will continue to circulate throughout the early stages of the offseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 7

A Chris Paul–LaMelo Duo in Charlotte? Here’s Why It’s Probably Not Happening

This offseason, the Charlotte Hornets will be looking more into improving their bench than adding superstars to their young core. Although he's now an established player in this league, LaMelo Ball could still benefit from having a veteran point guard around to learn from and take his game to the next level.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 6

'Odds are odds' Commissioner Adam Silver says after Hornets drop, Mavs rise in NBA Draft Lottery

Disappointed was one way to describe the city of Charlotte on the night of May 12th. After a long, forgetful season riddled with constant injuries, heartbreaking losses, and a 19-61 record, the Charlotte Hornets had 14% odds to land the #1 pick - tied for the best in the entire draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Former Hornets Star Sends Blunt Message About Charlotte’s Future

It’s been over two decades since the Charlotte Hornets last won a playoff series, and Baron Davis knows exactly why. The former All-Star point guard, who led the Hornets to their most recent postseason success in 2002, isn’t holding back when it comes to diagnosing the franchise’s woes.

LaMelo Ball News / Last Word On Sports / June 6

Fantasy Basketball Lessons and Takeaways From 2024-25

Upon reflecting on the 2024-25 NBA season, there are plenty of fantasy basketball lessons and takeaways that managers can learn from for future drafts.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 6

Exploring a draft night trade down opportunity for the Charlotte Hornets

The NBA Draft community is 100% sure of one thing as we inch closer to June 25th: that Cooper Flagg will be a Dallas Maverick. Outside of that? Chaos is on the menu for the next 58 picks that will help define the futures of all 30 NBA franchises.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / June 6

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.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 5

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.

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