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Since the beginning of the decade, the Charlotte Hornets have had ten first-round picks. Going back to the start of 2010, they have had 21 first-round picks. O

What Will Brandon Miller's Next Contract Look Like, and Will He be Worth it?

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Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔

Who would the Hornets lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

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Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀

Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Hornets ➡️

The Charlotte Hornets have done enough trading for one offseason, but the rumor mill persists. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, they could be a team inter

NBA Insider Says Hornets Could Trade for Domantas Sabonis Which Would Be Foolish

The Charlotte Hornets turned a lot of heads this offseason. First, by picking two German rookies in the NBA draft, and then by making a cascade of trades, headl

Confidence Meter: How Much Trust Can Lee Put In Rotation?

Taking a look at what Kon Knueppel can improve on in year two.

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Kon Knueppel

Can the Charlotte Hornets build around Brandon Miller? They seem to think so, or at least they're willing to find out. Trading LaMelo Ball is a pretty ringing e

Hornets Star Brandon Miller Just Got a Needed Vote of Confidence from Hall of Famer

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤

Which players would the Hornets protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮

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Moussa Diabate – Trees - At The Hive

Diabaté I think that I will never see A player as hungry as Diabaté. Diabaté, whose grasping hands are prest Against the ball's leather fast; Diabaté, who outworks on the court all day, And lifts his long strong arms in play; Diabaté, who may in playoffs reign, Wiping hardwoods, his foes the stain; Upon whose

Here soon, the Charlotte Hornets will open the lid on the 2026-27 season, starting with a very pivotal training camp leading into the preseason. What are the bi

The Four Biggest Storylines Entering Hornets Training Camp

17-season NBA vet will join Tiago Splitter's Bulls staff

Taj Gibson Retiring

The Charlotte Hornets have been talked about a ton this offseason, and for good reason. They had a wild summer, to say the least. They project as worse now but

Wild Card Factor: Unexpected Hornet Who Could Significantly Alter Expectations

There are seven teams in the NBA that have yet to win a playoff series this decade. Not that it counts anymore, but in 2015-2016, the Charlotte Hornets nearly b

Zach Lowe Thinks Hornets Can Win a Playoff Series But I'm Not So Sure

How will the Suns perform this season after adding Miles Bridges over the offseason? An anonymous NBA scout breaks it down.

Anonymous Scout Believes Suns Adding Miles Bridges Gives Phoenix ‘Big, Physical’ Team, But Questions Remain

The 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

New NBA Salary Cap Projections

5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️

What is the German's value in the Hornets' offense?

Evaluating Dennis Schröder's Ability to Pressure the Rim: How His Go-To Skill Will Help the Hornets

Players who could still be on the move this offseason 📲

Top 10 NBA Trade Targets 🎯

8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed

After winning their first G League title in franchise history in April, the Greensboro Swarm were in search of a new head coach. Their current head coach, DJ Ba

The Greensboro Swarm Announce The Team's Fifth Head Coach in Franchise History

Topps unveils new card featuring rookie standouts Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel 📸

Rare Triple Autograph NBA Card 🤩

If the Hornets are ever going to trade for Sabonis, they should do it right now.

Now is the Perfect Time for the Charlotte Hornets to Acquire Domantas Sabonis

A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

Hot Take for the Hornets 🔥

Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥

The Charlotte Hornets surprised everyone by going on an absolute heater in 2026. They went 33-16 after January 1, the sixth-best mark in the NBA. And while they

One Bold Hornets Prediction That Could Look Genius by April

Kings reportedly have not been in touch with Hornets since before NBA Draft (Sactown Sports 1140)

Sabonis Trade Rumor Disputed

The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 season with some of the best top-to-bottom roster depth in the Eastern Conference for Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee and

Which Hornets Players Could See Fewer Minutes in 2026-27?

Most of the Washington Wizards' younger contributors are preparing for a regular season's worth of opportunities with house money padding their pockets. The wav

Diluting Doubts: Tre Mann Aims to Leverage Wizards Opportunity into Last-Resort Restoration

Kings Open to Trading Sabonis 👀

Insider Jake Fischer reveals that Hornets are still 'in the mix' for 3x All-Star

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

What to expect from Naz Reid's first season in Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Naz Reid

The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White at the last deadline, a decision that had major ramifications. It gave them the ability to easily re-sign him in fre

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have a Higher Floor or Ceiling with Coby White?

The Charlotte Hornets are all-in on Brandon Miller as the face of their franchise. He is a star, and he could be a superstar in the making. But there's a reason

What Holds Hornets Star Brandon Miller Back from Being a True All-Star

Predicting who will be the Charlotte Hornets' leading scorer.

Who Will Lead the Charlotte Hornets in Scoring This Season?

5 young stars who can catapult their careers next season

Players Ready To Make The Leap 📈

Josh Green could be a real trade chip for the Utah Jazz to utilize.

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to Shop

Eric Collins’ contract is up, and we haven’t finalized anything yet. I can already sense the stress creeping in among the fanbase about it, too. So here I am to

Eric Collins Wouldn't Ever Leave The Hornets High and Dry

After the 2025-26 NBA season, there were some clear needs for the Charlotte Hornets. After a 44 win season, the Hornets were in search of certain pieces to turn

Why Grayson Allen Could Actually Be the Charlotte Hornets' NextTrade Candidate

Amen Thompson's deal gives us some clarity on what to expect from Brandon Miller's next contract.

How Does Amen Thompson's Contract Extension Affect the Hornets' Negotiations With Brandon Miller?

The Charlotte Hornets boldly traded away the face of the franchise this offseason. After six years, LaMelo Ball is with another NBA team. It is almost guarantee

Resist the Urge to Judge Hornets' LaMelo Ball Trade in 2026-27

Breaking down what to expect from Coby White's second year in Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Coby White

League strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

NBA Punishes Clippers

The Charlotte Hornets face a difficult conundrum with Brandon Miller. After trading LaMelo Ball, they are clearly going all in on both him and Kon Knueppel. Wit

The Hornets Can’t Sign Brandon Miller to the Max — They Also Can’t Wait Around

As the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline approached, it was clear that the LaMelo Ball-less minutes were a struggle. While the Charlotte Hornets were seemingly playing th

Can the Charlotte Hornets Succeed With Coby White as the Starting Point Guard?

The Charlotte Hornets were as successful defensively last season as they have been at any point in the 2020s, both by the numbers and the eye test. Their play o

The Player Most Critical to the Hornets' Defensive Success

The Charlotte Hornets, for the first time in what feels like ages, actually have someone favored to win an award next season. Brandon Miller is currently the fa

Why Hornets Star Brandon Miller Might Not Win Most Improved Player

Calling our shot on new deals for Giannis, Steph, more big names 📲

Predicting NBA’s Top Extensions 🔮

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State of the Hornets in the Summer of 2026 - At The Hive

An assessment of the Hornets roster changes, and place in the NBA, in the post LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges era.

The Charlotte Hornets probably won't be flush with cash next summer, especially if they extend Brandon Miller, which is highly likely. Still, there are ways to

Way-Too-Early Look At 2027 Free Agent Targets for Charlotte Hornets

For the most part, every single Charlotte Hornets player will see their role change this year. Whether they're going to be featured more or less, everything is

One Returning Hornet Destined for Increased Role (& One Whose Role Will Be Reduced)

The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

Best Player at Every Age 👑

Gameplay impressions, videos and top features from latest edition 📲

NBA 2K27 Review 📝

Thinking through Charlotte's potential options to replace Brandon Miller.

Who Will Start for the Charlotte Hornets if Brandon Miller Misses Time?

The Utah Jazz have decided to ship out their 2024 top-10 pick late into the NBA offseason.

Grade the Trade: Jazz Send Cody Williams to Timberwolves for Josh Green

The Charlotte Hornets made a ton of changes to their starting lineup already. It hasn't been set in stone, but 40% of last year's starting five is gone. Someone

Hannes Steinbach vs. Moussa Diabaté: Which Hornets Center Should Start?

The Charlotte Hornets made a lot of calculated bets this offseason. One of them was that they could replace LaMelo Ball's production. Ball was such a talent th

Can Coby White Replace LaMelo Ball? Here's What the Numbers Say

NBA front offices more skeptical than fans (ESPN)

LaMelo Trade Seen as Gamble 🎰

The Hornets have a few players who could potentially be named to the All-Star game.

Which Charlotte Hornet is the Most Likely to Make the 2027 NBA All-Star Game?

Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Future NBA Power Rankings 📊

Where would the Charlotte Hornets be if they'd just stood pat this offseason? Assuming they re-sign Coby White anyway, they'd have virtually the same team as 20

Hornets Sink to Shameful New Low in ESPN's 2026-27 Projections

Jonathan Kuminga and others who blew big-money deals since 2011 📲

Ranking Biggest Bag Fumbles 💸

Malaki Branham joins the Orlando Magic after spending time with the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards earlier in his career.

Instant Grade: Magic Sign Malaki Branham

How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

The path to becoming a full-time starter in the NBA was far from a straight line for Moussa Diabaté. He was selected in the 2nd round (43rd overall) by the Los

Moussa Diabaté Wasn’t Sure His Opportunity Would Come — Taj Gibson Was

Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿

Over the weekend, Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller hosted the first-ever Brandon Miller Celebrity Pickleball Classic - Paddle for Purpose. The event, per

Charles Lee Has One Request for Hornets Players When They’re Out in Charlotte

How will the Hornets line up when the season starts in October?

Projecting the Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 Early-Season Rotation

If you had told me a few years ago that the Charlotte Hornets would eventually trade LaMelo Ball, and the centerpiece of the deal would be Naz Reid, in addition

Hornets F Naz Reid Tabbed as a Breakout Candidate for the 2026-27 Season

At the end of last season, the Charlotte Hornets had really ascended into a tier of NBA teams they haven't been in for decades, maybe ever. They hovered around

Hornets Crash and Burn in NBA Power Rankings After LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges Trades

Just about anywhere marketing campaigns advertising the Washington Wizards' exciting 2026-27 initiative can be spotted, the same faces continually headlining th

Diluting Doubts: Wizards' Tre Mann Acquisition Raises Pressing Bub Carrington Question

The Charlotte Hornets began the offseason with three main tradeable expiring contracts: Josh Green, Miles Bridges, and Grant Williams. Those are like gold for t

4 Reasons the Charlotte Hornets Should Trade Grant Williams

The Charlotte Hornets look very different this year, with new faces and a couple of mainstays long gone. That could mean that the end-of-year stats leaderboard

Predicting the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026-27 Stat Leaders — Including One Surprise

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LaVar Ball Rips Hornets 😅

Hilarious bar dropped regarding Charlotte trading away LaMelo

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 l

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

Remember earlier in LaMelo Ball's career how everyone was saying that the Hornets need to keep Miles Bridges around (pre-off-court incident) to keep him happy?

By Trading LaMelo, the Hornets Knew It Meant Miles Bridges Would Be Next

Rosters for Clippers, Nuggets and Cavs look much different than last season 📲

5-Team Trade Financial Fallout

While they're still not flush with cash, the Charlotte Hornets did do a lot of shuffling with contracts this offseason, including moving off of two of their mos

Updated Ranking of Charlotte Hornets' Most Expensive Contracts

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Offseason Overreactions for Every Team 🤨

What all of the NBA's wild offseason activity will actually mean this season 📲

Expectations are all over the place for the Charlotte Hornets in 2026-27. Despite trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, much of the national media believes the

What Will Define a Successful 2026-27 Season for the Charlotte Hornets?

Bold predictions for each squad's recent offseason additions ➡️

Every Team's Best New Weapon 💪

The Charlotte Hornets came oh so close to playing in a best-of-seven series for the first time since 2016. Well, sort of. They got crushed by the Orlando Magic

The Hornets Are Getting Roasted for Framing Play-In Net for Coby White

The Hornets were eying this top Suns asset all along.

Behind-The-Scenes Video Shows Suns Gave Hornets Exactly What They Wanted for Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets had a disappointing Summer League. They entered as reigning champions and left with a 1-4 record and a bunch of players who disappointed w

Three Player Comps for Hannes Steinbach: Floor, Median & Ceiling

I'm still not sure the Charlotte Hornets made the right decision to trade LaMelo Ball. The timing of the deal didn't make a whole lot of sense, especially afte

Behind-the-Scenes Access Revealed How the Hornets Viewed Their Future With LaMelo

The runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race this past season, Kon Knueppel, had about as accomplished of a first pro year with the Charlotte Hornets as anyone

3 Areas Kon Knueppel Can Improve to Make a Second-Season Leap

Hornets give inside look at FO process. Watch here 📲

BTS of LaMelo Trade Talks 📞

Fans of the Charlotte Hornets were stunned by the team's decision to trade superstar LaMelo Ball. Fresh off a borderline All-NBA season in which he led the team

Hornets Release Footage of LaMelo Ball Trade That’s Fueling Fan Outrage

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 ma

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

Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋

The Charlotte Hornets pivoted from the LaMelo Ball era for many reasons, but one of them, as Charles Lee recently put it, is that they're quite bullish on Coby

Can Coby White Be the Franchise Point Guard for the Hornets? Or is He a Bridge?

These players are poised to run the NBA three years from now 📲

Predicting Every Team's Best Player in 2029 🔮

Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers are wheeling and dealing Wednesday night to add some spice to the team's rather quiet offseason. The big news is the tra

Cavs Trade Tre Mann in Larger Package Surrounding Peyton Watson and Max Strus

See where Miller, Knueppel and Diabate land in our five-year NBA re-draft 📲

Re-Drafting 2021-25 Classes 🔄

In a move that was seen coming for days, the Denver Nuggets traded rising star Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. To get that done, some strings needed t

Wizards Acquire Tre Mann in Five Team Deal

Breaking down Dennis Schröder's game and how it will fit in Charlotte.

Dennis Schröder Film Breakdown: What Can the Charlotte Hornets Expect From the Veteran Guard?

Sion James got introduced to how the NBA operates pretty quickly in his career. After his first season in the Association, he saw a handful of his teammates get

Sion James Admits 'It's Different' Without LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges & Josh Green

The Charlotte Hornets traded some players this offseason with the likely understanding that the team would be worse in 2026-27. They're aiming for something big

Predicting Which Charlotte Hornets Could Be Traded at Deadline

After years of miserable basketball and horrible injury luck, the Charlotte Hornets finally courted a winner in 2025-26, as far as wins-losses go. Their 44-39 r

The Hornets Are Taking a Step Back to Take a Much Bigger Step Forward

Being pessimistic is neither fun nor always useful, but sometimes it's needed to evaluate the possible future of an NBA team like the Charlotte Hornets. So, wit

What Does the Charlotte Hornets' Worst-Case Scenario Look Like?

📈 Sixers on the rise 🫩 Spurs hangover? 📲 Predictions for all 30 teams

NBA Teams Better or Worse 🔮

Tap to see all 82 of your favorite team’s matchups 📲

Full 2026-27 NBA Schedule 🗓️

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 conte

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

The Charlotte Hornets haven't retired Kemba Walker's No. 15 jersey, but you would be forgiven for thinking they had. No one has worn it since that fateful day i

Should the Charlotte Hornets Retire Kemba Walker's No. 15 Jersey?

During the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets walked away with four players, two coming in the first round, two in the second round. With their two first rou

Projecting the Charlotte Hornets' Sophomores: Who Will Emerge Behind Kon Knueppel?

Favorites, dark-horse candidates and predictions 📲

Early Betting Odds for NBA Awards 🏆

The Charlotte Hornets have made a ton of moves this offseason, but Jeff Peterson still has a little more work to do ahead of the 2026-27 season. They have 17 pl

Hornets Roster Crunch: Predicting the Two Players Who Could Be Moved

Here soon, we are going to get our first look at the new-look Charlotte Hornets. It's easy to assume that without LaMelo Ball, this team is going to have its f

Charles Lee Feels Strongly About Hornets' Retooled Roster: 'We'll Shock Some People'

A lot has changed with the Cleveland Cavaliers roster over the last few years. That’s been the case across the league as teams look to both save money and find

How the Cavs Went From Georges Niang and Caris LeVert to Tre Mann

Earlier this week, the 2026-27 schedule was released, and the Charlotte Hornets will open up on the road against the Brooklyn Nets before returning to Uptown fo

Way-Too-Early Record Predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' 2026-27 Season

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 Schr

Updated Hornets Depth Chart Projection Following Trade for Dennis Schröder

25 active stars destined for basketball immortality

Players Most Likely to be in HOF 🤩

1 name on every team to keep an eye on this season

Players With Most to Prove 🧐

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Hornets trading Tre Mann to Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets made a move to shore up their guard depth with a player that fits very well with what they need behind Coby White.

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

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

Why the Hornets made a move for the veteran point guard.

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Dennis Schröder

The Charlotte Hornets have made a move for a backup point guard.

Charlotte Hornets Trade Tre Mann to Cleveland, Acquire Dennis Schröder

The Phoenix Suns may be waiting before pen hits paper.

NBA Insider Reveals Miles Bridges' Surprising Decision Ahead on Suns Contract Talks

Tre Mann going to Cavs in deal (Shams)

Hornets Trading for Schröder 🔄

Do you think you could have made that missed layup? Made the right pass? Or even held your own as a defender against a pro? Well, now you have the chance to pro

Could You Make the NBA? The Greensboro Swarm Are Giving Players a Chance to Prove It

NBA 2K27 does not have any bearing on the real world, but it can still be fun to analyze where the players and teams stack up. It's also particularly notable if

Charlotte Hornets NBA 2K27 Player Ratings Revealed