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The Charlotte Hornets spent the summer overhauling a roster that had hit rock bottom. From smart draft picks to shrewd free-agent signings, the front office took clear steps toward making the team relevant again.

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Way-too-early record predictions for the Charlotte Hornets for the 2025-26 season

The NBA released the schedule for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, and while there's still plenty of time for teams to tweak their respective rosters, our staff has some way-too-early record predictions for the Charlotte Hornets.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 15

Should the Charlotte Hornets sit LaMelo Ball in the preseason?

The Charlotte Hornets have stopped short of being able to make the playoffs in each of the last few seasons. Most of the reason for that has been injuries to star players, mainly LaMelo Ball.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 15

Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets' schedule, and how they could make a playoff push

For social media teams, schedule release day is just as incredible as Christmas. You get to spend weeks putting together a unique video that highlights key matchups, and fans across the league will tune in to see what the teams put together.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 20 point-per-game NBA seasons leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 15

Stargazing: When do the NBA's superstars make their trip to Charlotte?

The NBA schedule is officially out, which means we know exactly when the Charlotte Hornets will play each of their opponents. We know who they open the season against, where the most difficult stretches are, and when to expect some revenge games.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / August 14

Facts and notes about the Hornets 2025-26 schedule

The NBA released its full schedule on Thursday, and the Charlotte Hornets did their own anime-style reveal of it. So it’s time to go game by game and count the wins.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

The Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 regular season schedule has been revealed

The next chapter of Charlotte Hornets basketball is just around the corner as the franchise enters year two under head coach Charles Lee. It's been an

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

The Hornets are well-equipped to deal with LaMelo Ball injuries now, analyst claims

There are a few things that you can expect the Charlotte Hornets to announce every year about LaMelo Ball. "LaMelo Ball is questionable with ankle soreness," is one of them.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

NBA writer expects significantly better Charlotte Hornets record in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets won 19 games last year, so getting worse naturally seems far-fetched. Combine that with the fact that, on paper, this is a much better roster heading into 2025-26, and it's easy to expect the Hornets to get better.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

The preseason opponents and dates are set for the Charlotte Hornets

While the Hornets are located in Charlotte, they take pride in the fact that they belong to both of the Carolinas. They like representing both states and have made it a point to play preseason games in South Carolina.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

Kon Knueppel's rating on NBA 2K26 may raise some eyebrows

The Charlotte Hornets have had a strong offseason, but the real headline came on draft night when they grabbed Duke’s Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 overall pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

One thing every Charlotte Hornets starter must improve on in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets have not yet set their starting lineup for the season, but there's a good chance we can predict what it will end up being. Three of the five spots are essentially filled already, with two potential wild cards.

Pat Connaughton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Why should Pat Connaughton make the Hornets opening night roster?

Andre Ingram spent 10 years in the NBA’s G-League before finally getting a chance to play in the NBA. In his first game in the league at 32 years old, Andre Ingram recorded 19 points with 4 three pointers in a Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Houston Rockets. Ingram is a story of perseverance, and defying all odds to achieve your goals.

Steve Clifford News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Steve Clifford to leave Hornets, join Phoenix Suns as coaching advisor

After nine non-consecutive seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and Bobcats, Steve Clifford has decided to go west. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Phoenix Suns have hired Clifford as a coaching advisor.

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The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Can the Charlotte Hornets actually make some noise in the East this season?

Barring major injury or incredibly poor luck, the Charlotte Hornets are going to be better in 2025-26. Even with some injuries expected, the team has done an incredible job of adding depth and talent, thereby raising the floor to withstand the loss of players to injury.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

Are the Hornets building a new version of the Warriors?

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping that they are finally done toiling away in the NBA lottery. After missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season, they decided to trade for a flurry of veteran players.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 13

LaMelo Ball catches stray from Bill Simmons during NFL QB discussion

Why on Earth was Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball mentioned during a mega-popular podcaster's conversation about NFL quarterbacks? On Monday, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons unveiled his latest “NFL Quarterback Pyramid” during a new episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast”.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / August 13

Hornets release preseason schedule

The Charlotte Hornets have unveiled their full preseason schedule. The full schedule: Sunday October 5th at 5:00pm vs Oklahoma City Thunder in Charleston

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 12

Projecting the Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 rotations

Charles Lee was forced to re-work his rotations on a nightly basis in his first year with the Charlotte Hornets. A number of factors beyond Lee's control had the rookie head coach making decisions on the fly, and his team's results suffered because of it.