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Former Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Pat Connaughton is starting a new chapter in his NBA career. After playing for seven seasons with the Bucks and winning an NBA championship with them in 2021, Connaughton is now with the Charlotte Hornets, a team that is still finding its footing in the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 3

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson finally comments on the decision to trade Mark Williams

Over the last year, the Charlotte Hornets were clearly willing to part ways with Mark Williams. They tried to trade Williams at the trade deadline to the Lakers before Los Angeles rescinded the trade.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / October 1

A Hornets media day summary

The Charlotte Hornets, along with most of the rest of the NBA, held their media day on Monday. General manager Jeff Peterson, head coach Charles Lee, and a few of the players took the stage to answer questions from the media.

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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?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 30

Hornets' Jeff Peterson just turned heads with Hall of Fame comment about Brandon Miller

There’s no denying that the Charlotte Hornets have a bright future, especially after the Hornets’ President of Basketball Operations, Jeff Peterson, assembled an intriguing 2025 NBA draft class headlined by Duke stud Kon Knueppel.

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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 / September 24

Who could be an under the radar impact addition to the Hornets this season?

When a team makes a flurry of transactions over the offseason, it's typically easy to predict the one who makes the strongest impact. That being said, sometimes the small additions help make just as big of an impact.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 16

Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson earns solid GPA for offseason effort

Jeff Peterson was busy this summer. The Charlotte Hornets GM made trades, draft picks, and even signed some players in free agency. But busy doesn't always mean good, because the moves you make have to improve the team or the outlook.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 14

What are the chances each Charlotte Hornets draftee makes an All-Rookie team?

The city of Charlotte was abuzz when Jeff Peterson made four selections in the 2025 NBA Draft. After weeks of trade speculation about the three selections the Hornets owned heading into draft day, Peterson did swing a deal...that added another 2025 draft pick to his arsenal.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 5

Grading every Charlotte Hornets trade under GM Jeff Peterson

Every trade Jeff Peterson has made with the Charlotte Hornets has largely benefitted the team. He's been very active since his hire in March 2024, and the team is arguably in a lot better shape now than before he arrived.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 1

Is this Jeff Peterson's last year in the rebuilding phase with the Hornets?

It has been quite a while since the Charlotte Hornets have been in the playoffs. The last time they were in the playoffs, not just the play-in, was a decade ago during the 2015-16 season.

Charlotte Hornets 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 / 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 17

Ranking the top five assets the Charlotte Hornets acquired this offseason

The Charlotte Hornets made a ton of winning roster moves this summer. You know that Charlotte’s president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson had a successful offseason when it’s tough to narrow down his acquisitions to a top five list.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 16

Is Jeff Peterson the NBA’s next Danny Ainge? A look inside his Hornets blueprint

When thinking about the history of the Boston Celtics, one general manager stands out: Danny Ainge. “Trader Danny” as he was nicknamed, had no attachment to any player, and would make the deals that best fit the franchise.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Jeff Peterson was crushed on lottery night, but Kon Knueppel changed the mood fast

When the disappointing 2025-26 season came to an end, Charlotte Hornets fans held onto the hope of winning the NBA draft lottery and the rights to draft generational draft prospect, Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Jeff Peterson let Steve Clifford call in the Hornets' No. 4 pick

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping that Kon Knueppel is the last lottery pick that they have to make for some time. It's the third time in the last five drafts that they've had a top-five pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 8

Timing is everything: When should Jeff Peterson try to land a big fish for Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets aren't a franchise that is considered a free agent destination. Improving the team mainly comes through the draft and trades, something they did well this offseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 7

The one player that Jeff Peterson could target for the Hornets with all his assets

Being a general manager is a game of chess. Every move is made with the future in mind. You must think several moves ahead, whether it be a future draft, free agency, or a trade incoming.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

Charlotte Hornets roundtable: Picking Jeff Peterson's best offseason move/decision

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson hasn't had much time to relax this offseason. He's been super busy tweaking and improving the roster to put them in a position to make the postseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

Why the Charlotte Hornets should still consider signing Al Horford

The Charlotte Hornets have had a strong start to the offseason, with President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson leading the charge. He’s made noticeable improvements to the roster, but one glaring hole still remains: the frontcourt.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

Who is Drew Peterson? Hornets take flyer on versatile shooter in two-way deal

The Charlotte Hornets continue to put the finishing touches on their roster for the upcoming season. That includes filling up their two-way spots, which they did last week by signing Drew Peterson.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 24

Jeff Peterson’s rebuild earning praise as Hornets aim to become a real NBA threat

Following the Mitch Kupchak era, the Charlotte Hornets quietly hired Jeff Peterson to be their new GM. In the time since that hiring, the Hornets have slowly but surely stockpiled assets and begun building for a legitimate future for the first time in a long while.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 22

Did the Hornets just pull off the greatest offseason in franchise history?

The Charlotte Hornets and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson have just wrapped up what might be the best offseason in franchise history. For the first time in recent memory, both the fanbase and the locker room have something they’ve been missing: hope.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

Inside the Hornets’ draft stockpile: How Jeff Peterson is building for the future

President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson and the Charlotte Hornets are coming off a strong offseason — one that added both young talent and valuable draft capital to an already promising core.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / January 16

Jeff Peterson: Hornets Will Continue To ‘Listen To Everything’

After finalizing a deal to send Nick Richards to the Suns on Wednesday, Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson suggested in a Zoom call with reporters that the team isn’t done exploring its options on the trade market, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Hornets’ Jeff Peterson After Trading For Josh Okogie: ‘We’re Listening To Everything’

The Hornets acquired forward Josh Okogie in a trade with the Suns on Wednesday and they may not be done. At least, not if you listen to president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, who sent center Nick Richards to Phoenix as part of the deal.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / August 7, 2024

Hornets’ Jeff Peterson Not Putting Timeline On Rebuild: ‘Don’t Want To Overpromise’

It’s been eight years since the Charlotte Hornets got into the playoffs, so now it’s time to reshuffle everything. That included the front office, beginning in March, when current head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was hired away from the Brooklyn Nets.