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On YouTubeSion James 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.
The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz
How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8
Miami Heat set franchise record that they never achieved with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade
The Miami Heat team just accomplished something that none of their championship-winning teams ever did. The Miami Heat have had some of the greatest NBA players of all time suiting up in South Beach.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Sion James watches brilliant Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunk from the floor
Jaime Jaquez Jr. left Charlotte’s Sion James on the deck before throwing down one of the flashiest dunks of the young season, a play ClutchPoints captured and shared on X that quickly went viral.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 7
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Hornets, Sion James, Grizzlies
Clippers guard Bradley Beal went back to Phoenix, and Suns fans let him hear it. Law Murray of The Athletic reported Beal was booed in intros, booed every touch and finished with five points on 2-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 5
Hornets' Sion James discussing secret to Kon Knueppel's game is gold for young players
It hasn't taken Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel longs to establish himself in the NBA as the real deal. Through his first seven games, Knueppel is shooting 43.1 percent from three.
Charlotte Hornets News / Duke Basketball Report / November 2
Former Duke Star Sion James Is Thriving With The Charlotte Hornets 
Charlotte Hornet GM Jeff Peterson was hired in March, 2024 as the executive vice president of basketball operations, he was just 35. Just under eight months later, it looks like a brilliant hire.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 31
How Kon Knueppel, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner performed in a historic Hornets starting five
For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Hornets started three rookies. Although the final result was ugly for the Buzz, the future remains bright with these three in tow.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 26
Sion James has been everything the Charlotte Hornets need and more
When the Charlotte Hornets made four selections in the 2025 NBA Draft, three players garnered the majority of the headlines. Kon Knueppel, the highly touted
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers
. They were sent packing with a 125-121 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, but the final score may not have been the biggest loss of the night for Charlotte.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 23
Hornets' rotation featured a big surprise in opening night victory over Nets
The Charlotte Hornets treated their sellout crowd to a triumphant opening night victory on Wednesday at the newly renovated Spectrum Center. The Hornets dominated the Brooklyn Nets to the tune of a 136-117 win.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 23
Will 2025-26 be a 'redshirt' year for Hornets rookie Sion James?
In college football, a "redshirt" year is defined as "a year for a player to train and develop without using their athletic eligibility, effectively extending their college career by an extra year".
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 13
Why Sion James Should Play a Rotational Role for the Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of a roster reconstruction, seeming to gear up for a potential playoff push after three consecutive seasons under the 30-win threshold.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 13
NBA Brotherhood Update!
There are several NBA Brotherhood stories so we thought we’d put them together here, starting with this Kyle Filipowski story predicting a big breakout this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 11
Sion James' ceiling: What the Hornets can expect from their rookie guard
The Charlotte Hornets are heading into a season built around youth after adding four players in the NBA Draft. Under President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson, the team is fully leaning into a youth movement.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 31
Hornets summer league grades: Sion James
Everyone expected the Charlotte Hornets to lean into drafting a center after they traded Mark Williams for the 29th pick in this draft (that became Liam McNeeley) and a future first.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10
Sion James' path to minutes with the Charlotte Hornets starts with locking down the perimeter in Vegas
Sion James is well on his way to becoming a fan favorite in the Queen City. The third of four 2025 NBA draft picks for the Charlotte Hornets, James quickly ingratiated himself into the culture of the city by volunteering for Samaratian's Feet before he was even drafted by the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 9
Get to know the Charlotte Hornets second round picks
Now that the dust has settled a bit surrounding the start of free agency, I think we have a moment to catch our breath and revisit the draft one more time before summer league starts.
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