Sion James: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Hornets: Will Jaylen Brown, LeBron James Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 5-1 record after defeating the New York Knicks at home Friday night.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 31

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Full Game Preview, Score Predictions

I can’t help but wonder: Will tonight be one of the last games LeBron James ever plays at Spectrum Center, as the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) match up with the Charlotte Hornets (3-3) at 6:00 PM EST?

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 23

Score Predictions + Game Preview: Can the Charlotte Hornets Upset the Atlanta Hawks?

Charlotte Hornets basketball is back at the Spectrum Center tonight. The 1-0 Atlanta Hawks are swooping into the Queen City to take on the Hornets in

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21

Hornets Hold Annual Tip-Off Tour, Spend Time in the Community Ahead of Season Opener

The Charlotte Hornets' annual Tip-Off Tour took place on Monday with stops throughout the Carolinas in an effort to show appreciation for the community that supports the organization throughout the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 15

Sion James' Emerging Offensive Skill Set is a Promising Preseason Development for the Hornets

Sion James entered his first offseason as a professional with three specific traits he wanted to improve on: ball handling, finishing at the rim, and shooting.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 30

Sion James Talks Guarding MVP-Caliber Players, His Commitment to Duke, and More Ahead of Year Two in Charlotte

Sion James was a stalwart for the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets. The rookie guard played all 82 games and established himself as one of the league's top young perimeter defenders in an impressive first act of his career.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 24

Sion James' Path to Becoming a Staple in the Charlotte Hornets' Rotation

Sion James' rookie season has become underrated. There are some clear flaws in his game that we will touch on later, but for the most part, James didn't look like your average 33rd overall pick in his maiden NBA voyage.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 19

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Sion James, Mavericks

While the Lakers’ ownership situation continues to resemble an episode of Succession, Luka Doncic is taking care of some team business of his own. Doncic is bringing nearly the entire Lakers roster to his native Slovenia for a five-day team-bonding trip, and ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne offered some new details during an appearance on ESPN LA 710.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

Why hasn’t the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Miles Bridges been finalized yet?

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

NBA has potential mess on its hands as Kawhi Leonard trade put on hold

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 8

Sion James Says What All Hornets Fans Are Thinking About Stunning Trades

The Charlotte Hornets took their fans, and probably the wider NBA world, by surprise when they traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, 40% of the NBA's best five-man unit from last season.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 31

Should the Charlotte Hornets Target a Guard in the 2026 NBA Draft?

The bright lights of the NBA playoffs are quick to expose the flaws of even the most bulletproof teams. Take the Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning champion, potentially dynastic group that just got beat in a game seven on their home floor due to a lack of shot creation and shot making.

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:

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Is Sion James Related to LeBron James? Examining the Relationship Between Hornets and Lakers Stars

“Sion James, how do you do?” cried the Charlotte Hornets’ announcer after the rookie made a half-court shot against the Detroit Pistons to give his team a 33-29 lead.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Hornets’ Sion James hit wild halfcourt shot at the buzzer despite tight defense

Sion James made an impressive halfcourt shot during the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Hornets.

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.

Magic center Franz Wagner's ankle is 'really, really, really sore'

Tyrese Maxey takes over late to help 76ers outlast Rockets in overtime

Peyton Watson's huge night propels Nuggets past Wizards

Mavericks extend win streak to four in back-and-forth affair vs. Warriors

Draymond Green gets a flagrant foul for elbowing Dwight Powell

Mavericks' record won't impact Kyrie Irving's return from injury

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 2

Charlotte's front court woes, Sion James' two-way brilliance, and more from the Hornets' loss to the Bucks

The Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks playing each other is like your favorite hand-crafted Spotify playlist: bangers only. A Giannis Antetekounmpo dunk with 4.7 seconds on the clock tonight was the final blow in what has been an exciting season series between the two squads who won't face off again until next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Why Sion James must be at the center of the Charlotte Hornets' future

Kon Knueppel is the young star that has Charlotte Hornets fans excited about the future (and for good reason), but Knueppel isn't the only rookie who is going to play an integral part in transforming Charlotte into a winner.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / December 5

Hornets star LaMelo Ball exits game vs. Raptors with injury

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was unable to finish Friday’s game at Toronto, having been ruled out in the second half with left ankle soreness.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 25

Sion James is ahead of schedule, impacting winning basketball with the Charlotte Hornets

When I scouted Sion James ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, his path to impacting winning was pretty simple: play solid defense, act as a connector on offense, and knock down just enough shots to keep opposing defenses honest.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 22

Are James Harden, Kawhi Leonard Playing Today? Clippers vs Hornets Injury Report, Where To Watch & More (Nov.22)

On one side of Los Angeles, the LA Lakers are thriving with health and an 11-4 record, but the other side is just as dark. The LA Clippers have lost nine of their last 10, desperate to gain some momentum and compete in the cutthroat Western Conference.

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.

Efficient Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to road win over Hornets

Gilgeous-Alexander furthers pursuit of NBA record

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