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The NBA draft prospect that best fits the Hornets, not named Cooper Flagg
Due to the Charlotte Hornets being overdue to win the NBA draft lottery and the wreck that these past three seasons have been, in some ways, it feels like the Hornets have the No.
Charlotte's path to improvement in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
The Milwaukee Bucks are a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade request away from falling into the dregs of the league with the Charlotte Hornets of the world. Milwaukee is capped-out, asset-poor, talent-bereft, and held together by Giannis' ability to run through NBA defenses like the Terminator.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 1
Grading Jeff Peterson's chaotic first season as Charlotte Hornets GM
As Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson's first season wraps up, it's time to take a look back on how he did. Peterson's squad went 19-63, which is not one that would normally show a lot of promise or positives.
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
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 Then, in a strange turn of events, the trade was rescinded due to a failed physical by the Lakers on Williams.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / April 30
Evaluating the Hornets’ Center Performance: 2024-25 Grades
In the 2024–25 season, the Charlotte Hornets boasted one of the most promising young center rotations in the NBA. With Nick Richards and Mark Williams anchoring the paint, the Hornets had two athletic bigs who meshed well with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30
106 NBA prospects declare for the 2025 draft
In a few weeks, the Charlotte Hornets will select three players (barring a trade) in the 2025 NBA Draft. They have two early second-round picks and a lottery selection that will at minimum be top seven.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30
Is next year make-or-break for LaMelo Ball with the Charlotte Hornets?
At some point, the Charlotte Hornets are going to have to take the next step in their rebuild. They've been accumulating assets for arguably five years now, and it's gotten them nowhere so far.
Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30
Tre Mann is back on the court which is a great sign for the Charlotte Hornets
Although the 2024-2025 NBA regular season came to a close earlier this month, two Hornets players have already started the process of preparing for next season.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 30
Key dates for the Hornets 2025 offseason 
The NBA Playoffs in full swing, and as per usual, they don’t feature the Charlotte Hornets in any capacity. That being the case, it’s hard to find reasons to think about the Hornets or things to look forward to.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Former Hornets star says Kemba Walker had superstitious approach
When people in Charlotte talk about Kemba Walker, they all say he was a game-changer for the Hornets franchise. Walker wasn’t just the best player in franchise history; he was the heart and soul of their team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 29
Jeremy Lamb explains how 'different' Hornets legend Kemba Walker was
He was different. This was the way Charlotte Hornets fans, coaches, and players would describe the franchise's greatest player ever. Kemba Walker embodied what it meant to be a Charlotte Hornet.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 29
Phase two of renovations at Spectrum Center is underway
A new Spectrum Center look. The Charlotte Hornets unveiled Phase Two of "Re!magine Spectrum Center" yesterday, a plan announced nearly a year ago to renovate Spectrum Center.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 29
Could Miles Bridges be on the move if the Hornets land Cooper Flagg?
Miles Bridges has been around longer than any other player on the Charlotte Hornets' roster, and he's made it clear that this is where he wants to be. He could have left in free agency, requested a trade, etc., but his heart is here in the Queen City with the organization that gave him a second chance.
Jevon Carter News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 29
The Charlotte Hornets should pursue Jevon Carter if he becomes available this summer
It's been a while since the Charlotte Hornets had a top-tier defense in the NBA, and if you paid attention to Steve Clifford's press conferences during his second stint with the organization, you know he constantly mentioned that you won't go very far if you're not a top 10 defense in the association.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 29
Latest two-round NBA mock draft predicts Hornets add plenty of size
The Charlotte Hornets already boast some decent size in their core. LaMelo Ball is a 6'7" point guard. Brandon Miller is a 6'7" (who looks much taller than that) shooting guard/small forward.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / April 28
Hornets Power Forward Grades: Bridges, Williams, Salaün Evaluated
The Charlotte Hornets invested significantly in the power forward position this past summer. In the 2024 NBA Draft, they selected Tidjane Salaün with the sixth overall pick.
Seth Curry News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 28
The three teams that could land Seth Curry this offseason
The NBA's three-point percentage leader will have an interesting summer ahead of him. Charlotte Hornets' veteran Seth Curry is headed towards free agency, the third straight year that the 34-year-old has been on the open market.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 28
Potential Mark Williams replacement officially declares for 2025 NBA draft
All eyes are on Duke's Cooper Flagg in Charlotte and rightfully so. But considering how poor Charlotte's luck has been over the years in the NBA Draft lottery, fans should begin to familiarize themselves with other top prospects, including one of Flagg's teammates, Khaman Maluach.
LaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25
Charlotte Hornets Shouldn’t Trade LaMelo Ball and Shop 1 Surprising Player, Per Analyst
Nobody knows what the Charlotte Hornets plan to do with their roster in their chase for NBA glory. Another disappointing season has fans and analysts alike openly wondering if the Hornets has any chance of transforming the team into a squad that can contend for the Larry O’Brien trophy.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Hornets star says teammate allegedly point-shaved to avoid being an NBA All-Star
In a league where individual accolades often drive the narrative, Jeremy Lamb’s recent comments about his former teammate Kevin Martin caught NBA fans completely off guard—and for Charlotte Hornets supporters, it offered a rare look behind the curtain into the mindset of a player who prioritized peace over prestige.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / April 24
LaMelo Ball likely to request trade in latest NBA rumors
LaMelo Ball's future is up in the air going into next season. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, LaMelo Ball will likely request a trade from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / April 22
Charlotte Hornets SG Report Card: Evaluating the 2024–25 Rotation
Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Charlotte Hornets’ shooting guard rotation looked like one of the team’s most balanced units. The front office splashed by acquiring Josh Green in the blockbuster deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches
While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball's honeymoon period with Hornets is over
During his five-year NBA career, Ball hasn't been criticized for failing to guide the Hornets to the playoffs — at least not as much as other top-three picks.
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