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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25
Why Jarrett Allen is the perfect dream trade target the Hornets should chase
By far the biggest hole on the Charlotte Hornets' roster is the starting center position. After deciding to part ways with both Jusuf Nurkic and Mark Williams, they don't have a great option to slide into that open role.
KJ Simpson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25
KJ Simpson might be the Hornets’ best-kept secret heading into the new season
For those outside of Charlotte, names like LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and even Miles Bridges are who folks think of when discussing the Hornets, and rightfully so.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25
The most replaceable starter for the Charlotte Hornets (excluding center) in 2025-26
The Charlotte Hornets have a bit of a hole at center, but the other four spots in the starting lineup are pretty secure after a whirlwind of moves this offseason.
The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25
LaMelo Ball trade rumors won't end until the Hornets start winning
It seems like we get new LaMelo Ball trade rumors all the time. The Charlotte Hornets have never once indicated they want anything but more seasons with him, and Ball has even said he doesn't want to be traded.
Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24
How Grant Williams' return can help the Charlotte Hornets' superstars thrive
In the 16 games Grant Williams played last season, the Charlotte Hornets were 6-10. The 37.5% winning percentage is nothing to write home about on it's own, but when compared to Charlotte's 23.1% season-long number, it looks pretty darn good.
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24
Two of the biggest challenges Charles Lee and the Hornets will have to overcome in 2025-26
Charles Lee will be entering year two as the head man of the Charlotte Hornets, and following a 19-win campaign, there's going to be a billion things to improve upon.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24
Dates for when newly acquired Hornets can be traded again
The Charlotte Hornets added a handful of new faces to their roster this offseason, but are these players all in Buzz City to stay? With Charlotte going through a rebuild, there aren’t many assets on the roster likely considered untouchable by president of basketball operations, Jeff Peterson.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / August 24
Rookie Wing Could be Vital to Charlotte Hornets’ Success
The Charlotte Hornets have occupied the bottom of the NBA for years now. The last time the team eclipsed 40-plus wins was 2021-22 in LaMelo Ball’s second
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 23
The 3 keys to unlocking LaMelo Ball's max potential, aside from health
Although Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has all the talent in the world, he hasn’t approached his ceiling as an NBA player. Injuries have been
Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Buy Hornets stock now: Why NBA fans should hop on the Kon Knueppel train
Kon Knueppel is exactly the kind of player that the Charlotte Hornets needed to add to this roster. They needed a guy who could hit threes at a high clip, while creating his own shot.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Two Charlotte Hornets entering a contract year in 2025-26
Some of the most shocking, unexpected seasons come from players that are on the last year of their contract. Players want to stay in the league. They want the contract that will keep their family wealthy for generations.
Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century
Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Ranking the 3 best valued contracts on the Charlotte Hornets
Which Charlotte Hornets players provide the best contract value? While Charlotte’s payroll features some arguable overpays (Josh Green for two more years, $28.3 million guaranteed?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Charlotte Hornets 25-and-under rankings: How does the 'young core' shake out?
The overarching goal of the general manager of a professional sports franchise is to amass enough talent to compete for a championship. If the GM can amass talent that is young, malleable, and cost-controlled, than they've done their job at the highest level.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Another lottery ticket? Why the Hornets will wait one more year to go all-in
The Charlotte Hornets seem to finally have the pieces in place to really get some forward momentum. They have three young core players in LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, and they are poised to be the base of what could be a pretty intriguing team this year.
Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
Hornets' Brandon Miller nets a low positional ranking, even behind Cooper Flagg
The Charlotte Hornets are trying to make a run at the playoffs next year now that both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are set to be fully healthy. Ball had offseason wrist and ankle surgery, while Miller had shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready to go for the 2025-26 campaign.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 22
One legendary NBA insider loves the Charlotte Hornets' offseason
The Charlotte Hornets did not necessarily have the means for a blockbuster offseason unless they traded LaMelo Ball, which they didn't. And yet, despite that, they still managed to be one of the busiest teams in the NBA, making four draft picks, multiple trades, and dipping their toes in free agency's waters.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21
One sneaky good move Jeff Peterson will end up making before the season
With around two months remaining until the NBA's regular season begins, each team has the task to make sure their roster has the league mandated 15 players.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21
NBA analyst's ranking of Charlotte Hornets' starting five stings a little
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to make some changes to their starting five this season. Mark Williams is off the roster, and it's very likely that Josh Green is heading to the bench.
Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21
Moussa Diabate talks about his transition from the Clippers to the Hornets
Moussa Diabate signed with the Charlotte Hornets before the start of last season in an attempt to garner more playing time as a young player without much reputation, other than being a scrappy rebounder.
Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21
Sadly, Hornets star Miles Bridges is going to decline like one analyst thinks
The Charlotte Hornets, at least among those who remain from 2024-25, will have some players take steps forward and others take steps backward. Stagnation is rare, as players almost always get better or worse from season to season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20
Two potential trade destinations for overpaid Heat guard
Two teams that could be trade partners for the Heat regarding a guard who is not in the team's long term plans.
Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / August 17
Moussa Diabate declines to rejoin French national team
Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was cut from the French national team on August 8 ahead of EuroBasket 2025. After a knee issue forced Vincent Poirier to withdraw from the tournament, France’s head coach, Frederic Fauthoux, reached out to Diabate about the possibility of rejoining Les Bleus, according to Arthur Puybertier of Be Basket.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / August 16
Hornets’ Charles Lee banking on health, new additions after active summer
The Hornets have been busy this offseason, reshaping their roster while hoping for better health from their top players. The moves included sending Jusuf Nurkic to Utah for Collin Sexton and a second-round pick, drafting Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Liam McNeeley, and trading Mark Williams to Phoenix to help land McNeeley.
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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