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Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson has explained why trading LaMelo Ball ultimately made moving Miles Bridges feel like the natural next step in the franchise’s long-term plan In a behind-the-scenes look detailing the Hornets’ offseason decision-making, Peterson revealed that the front office knew the two moves were connected.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 20

Jeff Peterson Should Get a Pass for the Salaün Pick, No Matter How He Pans Out

If you set your feelings toward the LaMelo Ball trade aside, I think the majority of Charlotte Hornets fans would agree with me that Jeff Peterson has done a magnificent job calling the shots since taking over for Mitch Kupchak.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 17

Playing GM: 1 Year of Moves to Make the Hornets a Contender in the East

The Charlotte Hornets may not have been a true playoff contender last year, but they did seem close. Nevertheless, GM Jeff Peterson opted to push the true contention down the line to hopefully build a more sustainable team.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 15

Updated Hornets Depth Chart Projection Following Trade for Dennis Schröder

Jeff Peterson isn't done wheeling and dealing. On Friday, he sent Tre Mann to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for veteran journeyman point guard Dennis Schröder, finally addressing the Charlotte Hornets' need for a backup to Coby White.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 14

Why the Hornets’ Dennis Schröder Trade Makes More Sense Than the Numbers Suggest

Jeff Peterson's busy offseason continues. After the 2026 Summer League wrapped up, there was one takeaway that almost every person watching came away with: The Charlotte Hornets need a backup ball-handler.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 10

This Hornets Front Office is Among NBA's Best With One 'Complicated' Caveat

In 2024, the Charlotte Hornets hired Jeff Peterson to be the new GM, one who would hopefully put an end to a rebuild that had lasted half a decade by that point.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 8

Predicting the First Major Headline of the Hornets' 2026-27 Season

Jeff Peterson has completely retooled the Charlotte Hornets' roster over the past couple of months, doing his job to keep the organization in the headlines throughout the summer.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 21

Predicting the Charlotte Hornets Rotation for the 2026-2027 season

Jeff Peterson has been a busy man this summer, but it’s clear he still has some work to do. The Hornets have 16 men on their roster, meaning some players will have to go.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 17

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Nuggets

Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that he’s eager to begin the next chapter of his career with the Heat. Speaking at his introductory press conference, Antetokounmpo said he’s motivated “a million percent” as he prepares for his first season in Miami.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 14

Can the New-Look Hornets Somehow Top Last Year's 44-Win Total?

Jeff Peterson hit the reset button this offseason instead of building on what the Charlotte Hornets were able to do this past season, reaching 44 wins, and making the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 13

Jeff Peterson answers questions about the LaMelo Ball trade

On Saturday, Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson got in front of the media to field questions after the LaMelo Ball trade became official.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 12

Jeff Peterson Targeted Naz Reid 'For Years' — He Explains Why

While most Hornets fans would believe the team didn’t receive equal value in return for guard LaMelo Ball, president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson would beg to differ.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Gut Reaction to Jeff Peterson’s Explanation to the Decision to Trade LaMelo Ball

Well, it finally happened. If you watch our Charlotte Hornets on SI YouTube channel, you may have seen me up in arms as the first one to say Jeff Peterson had to take more accountability for the LaMelo trade when the time came to do so.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Jeff Peterson Has a Message for Those Questioning the Hornets' Plan

It still is hard to believe that the Charlotte Hornets actually did it. And by that I mean, of course, trading LaMelo Ball. After years of speculation, it felt like the front office was fully behind him and planning to build well into the future with him, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel leading the charge.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 8

NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps

The Lakers may have done the bulk of their offseason shopping last week, but don’t expect them to be finished. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles still views the back end of its roster as “critical” heading into next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 5

What Remaining Fireworks Could Still Happen for the Hornets This Offseason

The 4th of July may be behind us, but that doesn't mean all of the fireworks have to be. Jeff Peterson has already made some headline moves this offseason,

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Hornets Were Among Teams Interested in Tobias Harris Before Spurs Move

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson is not leaving any stone unturned this offseason as he is constantly looking for ways to revamp and improve this roster.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

Jeff Peterson's Offseason Plan Is Sound, But Charlotte Hornets Fans Are Right to Question It

Jeff Peterson has put himself in an unenviable position. There are plenty of educated people who think his offseason plan to reshape the Charlotte Hornets has been a rational one.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29

The Hornets Could Have More Trades in Store: Four Players to Watch

With all the big trades the Hornets have made in the last week, it’s easy to get caught up in the belief that additional moves could be coming. Is President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson setting up for something else?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 28

Jeff Peterson Says the Hornets Will 'Look at Everything' This Summer

Continue to be patient or make a splash and contend for a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference? That's the conversation Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson and the rest of the front office have to sort through.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24

After Drafting Steinbach and Anderson, the Real Work Begins for the Charlotte Hornets

If you look at the NBA offseason like it is a 48 minute basketball game, the 60th pick of the draft represents the hypothetical end of the first quarter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 27

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Jeff Peterson Lands Two Physical Forwards

The Charlotte Hornets have two first-round picks to work with this year. That gives them incredible flexibility, even if their lone lottery pick has an extremely high chance of sticking at 14th overall, which barely qualifies as a top selection in the draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 20

Jeff Peterson Hits Next Steps, LaMelo's Season, Draft Flexibility, What's Missing + More

The Charlotte Hornets are now shifting their full attention to the 2026 NBA Draft, free agency, and their development plans for the players who will be on the roster next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 19, 2025

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson offers high praise for rookie Tidjane Salaün

One of the biggest swing points for the Charlotte Hornets headed into the 2025-2026 season will be the development of second-year forward Tidjane Salaün.

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.