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The Charlotte Hornets are going through an organizational change. The franchise has new ownership, a new general manager, and a new head coach. Of their (likely) starting five, one was drafted in 2020, one was drafted in 2023, one was traded for in July, and one was signed originally to a two-way last summer.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 1

Miles Bridges shares LeBron-inspired pool selfie

The Charlotte Hornets are going through a lot of changes this offseason, but one thing hasn’t changed. Miles Bridges is still at the heart of the team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 25

The most replaceable starter for the Charlotte Hornets (excluding center) in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets have a bit of a hole at center, but the other four spots in the starting lineup are pretty secure after a whirlwind of moves this offseason.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 21

Sadly, Hornets star Miles Bridges is going to decline like one analyst thinks

The Charlotte Hornets, at least among those who remain from 2024-25, will have some players take steps forward and others take steps backward. Stagnation is rare, as players almost always get better or worse from season to season.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / August 15

Are LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges Really Overrated in 2025?

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 8

Why the Hornets should the consider trading Miles Bridges before the 2025-26 season

The Charlotte Hornets have some roster trimming to do, and a surprising move could be in play. Charlotte is expected to double down on its youth movement in 2025-26, especially with the Hornets bringing in a riveting rookie class headlined by Kon Knueppel, who may very well debut in the starting lineup when the season tips off in October.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 7

Hornets star Miles Bridges labeled NBA's most overrated player since 2020

Miles Bridges is currently the longest-tenured player for the Charlotte Hornets. Drafted in 2018, he's the last piece of a bygone era that included James Borrego, Steve Clifford, Mitch Kupchak, and Michael Jordan.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Active Hornets could use Miles Bridges to get important big man in trade

The Charlotte Hornets have a slight problem now: they're pretty low on centers. Just a week ago, this would've sounded impossible, but trades sending Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic out west have depleted the reserves.

Charlotte Hornets 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.

NBA 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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 9

It’s time: Why the Hornets should cash in on a Miles Bridges trade while they can

The Charlotte Hornets stuck by Miles Bridges a couple of years ago, giving him another chance in the NBA, and he's made the most of it. Since his return to the floor, he's been one of the Hornets' most reliable, consistent, and durable players.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

What if Hornets didn’t trade Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Miles Bridges?

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, it’s hard not to think what his career could’ve looked like if no team traded him.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 3

Miles Bridges makes bold prediction for the Hornets' 2025-26 season

Playoffs. It's something the Charlotte Hornets haven't experienced since the 2015-16 season, which gives them the longest drought of any team in the NBA.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 31

A steal of a deal? How the Miles Bridges contract is panning out for the Hornets

It's been close to a year now since the Hornets re-signed Miles Bridges last summer. At the time, there was some doubt if the Hornets would even bring him back, due to new ownership in place, other potential suitors for Bridges, and the amount of time it took to re-sign him during the free agency period.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 29

Hornets, Trail Blazers swap key playmakers and draft picks in mock trade

Once the calendar turns to June in just a few days, teams around the NBA will start to have more intense discussions regarding trades and what their plans will be for the draft and free agency.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Buzz City Trade Bait: 3 Deals to Send Miles Bridge Out of Charlotte

We’re putting Miles Bridges back on the trade roulette wheel, as the Hornets face a critical pivot point. At three years and $75 million, Bridges is priced

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / May 26

One Bold Offseason Move the Hornets Should Consider for Emerging Star

The Charlotte Hornets find themselves at a pivotal juncture in the offseason. Despite Miles Bridges' commendable on-court performance, by averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game in the 2024–25 season, the team continues to struggle with a 19-63 record last season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 22

Looking back on the Hornets 2018 draft night trade that still stings

On June 21st in 2018, the Hornets held the 11th pick in the draft with a tough decision to make. Unfortunately, nearly seven years later, it's become very clear that the decision they made wasn't the best decision, as they traded a future MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander away...technically.

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / March 19