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Former Charlotte Hornets Ejected After Heated Fight in BIG3 Season Opener

Former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson were tossed from their BIG3 debuts following a physical altercation during Miami’s 50-44 win over Los Angeles in the 2025 season opener.

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Mark Williams is mic’d up, loving hockey while waiting on the Hornets' decision

Rumors and uncertainty regarding the future of Mark Williams don't seem to be impacting his ability to enjoy the offseason, which is a good thing. The constant conversation of where he'll play next season can be tiring, especially for the man who has to live it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 15

How far can the Hornets climb on draft night? These teams could make a deal

The overwhelming feeling is that the Charlotte Hornets are going to do whatever they can to move back up into the first round of the draft and sit out day two.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 15

Hornets add attitude, Rockets add firepower in this Miles Bridges mock trade

Yesterday, we kicked around the idea of sending Miles Bridges to the Los Angeles Clippers. Although I still like that mock trade, I think the Charlotte Hornets could get a much better return, and one that aligns better with their timeline to win by striking a deal with the Houston Rockets.

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA assist champions since 1976-77' quiz

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

The '8+ three-pointers in an NBA playoff game' quiz

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 14

This mock trade is two deals in one — and it sends Miles Bridges to the Clippers

Miles Bridges has had his name tossed around in trade rumors over the last two years, but the team has remained committed to him and even rewarded him with a new three-year deal last summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

This summer has the chance to be one of the wildest ones in recent memory as some of the biggest names in basketball are on the trade market this offseason.

Seth Curry News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 14

Seth Curry faces an uncertain future in Charlotte despite an elite shooting season

Did anyone have Seth Curry leading the NBA in three-point shooting this season? Anyone? Well, if so, you're going to have a lot of folks calling you up asking for lottery numbers in the near future.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Hornets' Final Decision on LaMelo Ball Top Priority After NBA Draft

The Hornets were bad this year. There’s really no way around it. The defense had issues, the offense was worse, and the most talented player on the roster missed nearly half the season.

Kevin Durant News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 13

Hornets division rival emerges as possible Kevin Durant trade destination

The Charlotte Hornets likely won't have any part in a Kevin Durant trade this summer, unless they are used as a third team to help facilitate a deal, but they still may be impacted by his inevitable move.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 13

NBA writer makes completely unsurprising draft prediction for Hornets

Barring something unforeseen, the Charlotte Hornets will get to choose whichever prospect remains between Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe. In all likelihood, one of them is getting picked third after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, and the other one is probably going fourth to Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 13

Mock trade frenzy: What happens if the Hornets traded every starter

The Charlotte Hornets probably won't do it, but there's a realistic trade out there for every single starter. They won't do most of them, namely the LaMelo Ball or Brandon Miller trades, but they could if they really wanted to overhaul everything and start over.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Hornets Projected to Trade Up in Latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The Charlotte Hornets will be looking for every advantage in the 2025 NBA Draft. After finishing with the third-worst record in the league, they snagged the fourth-overall pick but are projected to move up into the top three.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

Could Jerami Grant be a name to watch if the Hornets explore trades?

The Charlotte Hornets are entering a crucial offseason with the main focus centered around what they'll do with the fourth overall pick. What they do in other avenues of team-building, however, will determine how much of a step they'll take in 2025-26.

NBA News / The Lead / June 12

The Blazers Must Make Win-Now Trades This Offseason

If the Portland Trail Blazers trade their expiring contracts and high-risk young prospects for win-now players that fit the timeline of their newly developed core, they will not regret it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

Charlotte Hornets projected to make bold trade up for electric guard talent in 2025 NBA Draft

The more things change, the more they stay the same. With just under two weeks to go until the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets are once again linked with their assumed preferred target: Baylor's VJ Edgecombe.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

LaMelo Ball listed as ambitious trade target for two NBA teams on the rise

NBA media must have missed the memo that the Charlotte Hornets haven't made LaMelo Ball available in trades. The statement from Ball himself that he wants to stay and does not request a trade must've gone unnoticed, too.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

One team could control what the Hornets do in the 2025 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and the Hornets will have an important decision to make as they hold the fourth pick in the draft. While the Hornets have their own decision, they may not have the full say in the matter, as the Philadelphia 76ers could have a potential impact on the Hornets' plans.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 12

Which former Charlotte Hornets first-round pick is the clock ticking on?

Tick. The Charlotte Hornets have made several first round picks over the last few seasons. Some have worked out, others... yeah. Tock. The clock on an NBA player's career begins right after Adam Silver calls their name on draft night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

NBA Insider believes that the Hornets are zeroing in on two players in the NBA Draft

It's rumor season. The NBA Draft is only two weeks away, which means there is a lot of smoke surrounding who each team will be picking. For the Charlotte Hornets, it's extremely difficult to decipher where they will be going.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

Michael Jordan was slammed as an owner, but a former player is not letting that slide

Michael Jordan's tenure as an NBA owner came nowhere close to the success he experienced as a player. That said, he was the greatest to ever do it, and to replicate that level of success in a completely different role is an unfair ask.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

Draft day stunner? NBA insider gives curveball prediction for Hornets' pick at No. 4

In just about every mock draft you see, the Charlotte Hornets are projected to select Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe or Rutgers wing Ace Bailey. Some have Texas guard Tre Johnson or Duke sharpshooter Kon Knueppel being the pick if Edgecombe goes third overall to Philadelphia.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

A mock trade that could help the Hornets win now and build for later

This offseason, the Charlotte Hornets will likely explore another trade featuring center Mark Williams. A few days ago, I included Charlotte in a massive three-team blockbuster deal with the Knicks and Bucks.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

Dream offseason mode: How the Hornets could rebuild without blowing it all up

The Charlotte Hornets have yet another offseason to try and turn things around. It's the ninth year in a row their offseason has begun before other teams, which means it's high time things changed.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Hornets Can't Rely on LaMelo Ball's Inconsistency Next Season

The Hornets were bad at a lot of things last season. Defense, shooting, availability, vibes, but nothing crashed harder than the offense. Charlotte finished 29th in offensive efficiency, and the assist-to-turnover ratio wasn’t far behind, settling at 28th.