Charles Lee: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 29

Everything Charles Lee said following the Hornets' defensive collapse in Miami

Defense and running the floor will be a major emphasis for the Charlotte Hornets as they prepare for their next game after allowing a whopping 144 points to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 27

What Charles Lee said following the Hornets road win over the Wizards

It wasn't the sharpest of performances, but nevertheless, the Charlotte Hornets were able to get to the finish line with a smile on their face on Sunday night with a win over the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 26

Stock up, stock down: A possible big hit to early-season hope, humbling moment + more

Charles Lee's Charlotte Hornets nearly snapped a long losing skid to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, which would have moved them to 2-0 on the young season.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

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The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 24

Situational or bona fide starters? Charles Lee details decision to start two rookies

Well, before the Charlotte Hornets' season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, I had thrown together the starting lineup article so that it was ready to roll the very second the team made the announcement.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 23

Everything Charles Lee said following the Hornets dominating season-opening win

The Charlotte Hornets won comfortably over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in the season-opener by a 136-117 score. Following the game, head coach Charles Lee met with the media to discuss the win.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22

Hornets coach Charles Lee given impressive rank amongst NBA coaches

It is a little difficult to tell what the Charlotte Hornets have in Charles Lee. In year one, things went horribly wrong. In my estimation, Lee is a solid coach who was dealt an awful hand.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21

Can the Hornets surprise in 2025-26? Our record predictions for the season are in

Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets will officially lift the lid on the 2025-26 season and year two of the Charles Lee era when they host the Brooklyn Nets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20

Charles Lee speaks on the 'bad reputation' LaMelo Ball gets and why it's way off base

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has always been known for his flashy play, extreme confidence, and bold decision-making on the court, but it's not a style of play that basketball traditionalists love.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 13

Charles Lee reveals the biggest issue the Hornets face heading into this season

After an offseason full of roster changes, the Charlotte Hornets are now starting to grind away at figuring out which guys will contribute to them winning the most games.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 9

3 things to watch in the Charlotte Hornets' preseason trip to Oklahoma City

The Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder square off on Thursday night in another battle between the two most recent NBA Champions (you know what I mean).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 7

Charles Lee makes it clear he’s not committed to a starting lineup yet

The Charlotte Hornets played their first preseason game on Sunday, which gave Hornets fans the chance to see one version of a potential starting lineup for their squad.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 6

Charles Lee reveals the one thing that stood out in Kon Knueppel’s Hornets debut

Kon Knueppel continues to make the Charlotte Hornets look smart for selecting him at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NBA draft. Following up his stellar summer league, Knueppel led the Hornets in scoring on Sunday in their first preseason game, a 135-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 30

Hornets' Charles Lee has nothing but praise for Charlotte's new addition

Collin Sexton hasn’t played a game yet for the Charlotte Hornets, but Sexton has already made quite the impression on his teammates and on Hornets head coach Charles Lee.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 30

Hornets' center options receive praise from their head coach at Charlotte Hornets media day

After trading Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns, the Charlotte Hornets have essentially punted on the center position for 2025-26. That's not to say they don't have high hopes for the talent they possess at the position.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 29

Charles Lee reveals the biggest change he wants to see in Tre Mann's game

Tre Mann has fan-favorite written all over him. The uniquely baggy uniform. The Spider-Man celebration. The jitterbug handle. The knockdown jumper. The archetypal ideal of a spark plug sixth man, Tre-I is poised to make a major leap as a basketball player and as an icon in 2025-26.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

The Hornets need to see strong growth from Charles Lee in year two

Growth is the most important thing that needs to happen during this upcoming season for the Hornets. After three straight seasons of having top three odds to receive the top selection in the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets must show progression in 2025-26.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Charles Lee talks about his, Hornets’ offseason

Hornets head coach Charles Lee is in Rwanda as a part of the NBA’s yearly Basketball Without Borders program.

Former college head coach joining Hornets staff

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The 'Leading scorers in Charlotte Hornets history' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24

Two of the biggest challenges Charles Lee and the Hornets will have to overcome in 2025-26

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.