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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 18
Who Are the Charlotte Hornets' Top-Five Defenders?
Professional sports teams always carry labels, year over year. Whether it’s the fans, national media, or anyone else in between who delivers it, they all get them.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 20
Another Knicks Center Trade Option Has Seemingly Gone Up in Smoke
With the Knicks' potential center trade options dwindling throughout this offseason, attention had turned to how the team could acquire Ryan Kalkbrenner from the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 6
Moussa Diabaté Mock Trade: Sending Breakout Hornets Big Man to Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets suddenly have a problem they haven't had for years: too many good big men. For a long time, they've searched for answers down low, and now they have more answers than questions.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 2
The Hornets Should Consider Trading Ryan Kalkbrenner...Just Not Right Now
It's wild how much just one season can change your outlook on a specific position. Before the start of the 2025-26 campaign, everyone thought, myself included, that the Charlotte Hornets would struggle mightily in the frontcourt with just Moussa Diabaté, Mason Plumlee, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27
A Way-Too-Early Look at Awards Odds for the Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets, perhaps controversially, did not have any NBA award winners last season. Kon Knueppel had a wonderful case for the Rookie of the Year award, and Charles Lee got some Coach of the Year buzz, but nothing came to fruition.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Hornets’ 2026 Summer League Schedule and Matchups
The reigning NBA Summer League champion Charlotte Hornets will begin their quest to defend their crown on July 9th against the Orlando Magic. Second-year
Is Ryan Kalkbrenner in Danger of Losing His Role with the Charlotte Hornets?
For a second-round draft pick, Ryan Kalkbrenner had a pretty solid rookie campaign for the Charlotte Hornets. In 69 games (31 starts), he averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds (2.4 OREB), 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 75% from the field on an average of 4.2 attempts.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 28
Analyzing Potential Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Target Morez Johnson Jr
In order for the Charlotte Hornets to make another sizeable leap up the Eastern Conference's hierarchy, they'll need to nail draft night again. Three rookies:
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25
Ryan Kalkbrenner's Rookie-Year Evolution Has the Charlotte Hornets' Defense Humming
Much like Liam Neeson's character in the film 'Taken,' Ryan Kalkbrenner has a particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses.
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 / March 12
Charles Lee Teases More Three-Point Attempts Could Be Coming for Ryan Kalkbrenner
One of the biggest surprises this season for the Charlotte Hornets, and there are many, is rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner. Because of the sensational season
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 2
Charlotte Hornets Shouldn't Trade for Anthony Davis for One Big Reason
If you told any Charlotte Hornets fans before the season that they'd win six in a row right before the deadline and have a legit chance at trading for Anthony Davis, they would've jumped for joy.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 28
1 Easy Trade the Charlotte Hornets Can Pull Off to Change Playoff Outlook
For once, the Charlotte Hornets don't have a glaring need that needs to be addressed. Sure, they have potential upgrades up and down the roster, but that doesn't mean they need to attack those issues right now.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22
Hornets bench shines in blowout win over Magic
Just one night after scoring 87 points on national television, the Charlotte Hornets responded with a 124-97 win over the Orlando Magic.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / January 19
Hornets Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner Shows Off Scoring vs. Nuggets
The Charlotte Hornets have made some noticeable strides this season, especially since the turn of the year. To start 2026, they've gone 5-5, which doesn't seem impressive on the surface, but it's clear that the Hornets are building something special with their youth.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 2
The Charlotte Hornets have a legitimate center competition
The Charlotte Hornets came into the 2025-26 NBA season without a clear starting center. Moussa Diabate was undersized and brought little to the table offensively.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / December 25
Hornets Notes: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel
The Hornets were again without rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who missed a second straight game due to a sprained left elbow. His availability for Friday’s contest at Orlando remains uncertain.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 22
Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will look to bounce back from their blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons and win their second straight over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 17
Can Ryan Kalkbrenner be the Hornets’ answer at center or just a short-term stopgap?
The center position has bothered the Charlotte Hornets for a number of years and, really, for as long as many of us can remember. A couple of years ago, it looked like Mark Williams would end up being the solution to that problem, but injuries and poor defense led to his trade to the Lakers and then eventually to the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15
Rookie rankings: Cooper Flagg still the standard as first-year class reshapes NBA
The 2025 rookie class continues to separate itself by depth as much as potential star power.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 15
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner showed he belongs against Myles Turner
When the Charlotte Hornets stole Ryan Kalkbrenner in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft in a heist that would rival the recent Louver robbery, the league didn't expect him to become a Rookie of the Year candidate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 16
Hornets' Kon Knueppel showing there's another Duke rookie star
The 2025 No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg, got all the hype. But four weeks into the season, Kon Knueppel is putting up better stats and hitting bigger shots than his Duke teammate.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / November 2, 2025
Ryan Kalkbrenner Showcases Defensive Clinic in Hornets' Loss to Timberwolves
The Charlotte Hornets are trying to emerge from the basement of the NBA and become postseason contenders in a weak Eastern Conference. Not having been to the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, the Hornets have been rebuilding for a decade, and time is ticking with LaMelo Ball at the helm.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / October 31, 2025
Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner Sees Best Outing Yet for Hornets
The Hornets were lauded for their 2025 NBA Draft, where they grabbed numerous bonafide contributors in Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2025
Hornets produce several notable feats in big win over Nets
If you're a fan of the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday night took you to another level of excitement.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 13, 2025
Looking at the early concerns for Ryan Kalkbrenner in his first Hornets games
The Charlotte Hornets drafted Ryan Kalkbrenner in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft because they liked his potential as a stretch five. His rim protection is fantastic, and he shot it well from three in his final year at Creighton.
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