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Who could be next on the move after Jaylen Brown trade 📲

Ranking Top Trade Targets 🎯

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Charlotte Hornets acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Rockets - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets stay active in the trade market, this time picking up a 3&D player from the Rockets for the low low price of nothing.

The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with the Charlotte Horne

Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets

Why did the Hornets' trade for Dorian Finney-Smith? And what comes next?

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Dorian Finney-Smith

Jeff Peterson may be done making significant moves to the Charlotte Hornets roster, but he's not completely done wheeling and dealing just yet. On Friday, the

Hornets Land Dorian Finney-Smith & More Draft Capital in Trade with Houston Rockets

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5 Worst Overpays of Free Agency

Did your team make the list? ✍️

The Charlotte Hornets have revamped their roster in a lot of ways. The positives: they have a ridiculous amount of three-point shooting. The negatives: the Horn

Predicting the Charlotte Hornets' Record in 2026-27 With Current Roster

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 player

Breaking Down the Hornets’ 2026 Summer League Schedule and Matchups

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🔴 Live Blog: Rumors & Reports

LeBron's free agency in full swing 📲

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Latest Free-Agency Moves ✍️

All of the roster moves this summer 📲

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Charlotte Hornets announce 2026 summer league roster - At The Hive

Everyone wants the Charlotte Hornets to make some roster moves, but they best we can give you is a summer league roster.

It has been a long last two weeks in the NBA. From Giannis Antetokounmpo being dealt, to the NBA Draft, to LaMelo Ball being dealt, to Free Agency, to Kawhi Leo

Charlotte Hornets Mailbag: Draft, Free Agency, LaMelo Ball Deal, and Plenty More

Few players across the NBA can match the highlight reel of former Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. As his time in North Carolina has come to an end, i

Reliving LaMelo Ball's 10 Best Moments as a Charlotte Hornet

Here's what the new-look Suns' rotation should be after their latest additions.

How Miles Bridges, Luke Kennard Moves Shake Suns' Rotation

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NBA Teams' Updated Salary Cap

Where everything stands after Day 3 of free agency 📲

We’re just eight days away from the Charlotte Hornets' first NBA Summer League game of the annual Vegas Classic on July 9th versus Orlando… and the Hornets have

Here's Who's Playing for the Hornets in Summer League

Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction 🤔

NBA insider Jake Fischer breaks down 76ers' deal for former Celtics star

They may not have the most money, but sometimes even non-major market teams like the Charlotte Hornets have to open up the checkbook from time to time. That, a

Four of the Largest Contracts in Charlotte Hornets History

The Charlotte Hornets are going to make another move, right? Well, probably a minor move or two, but I'm not sure we'll see one that really moves the needle fo

The Charlotte Hornets Might Be Done Making Significant Moves for Now

By trading LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets created a $40.7 million trade exception, the largest in NBA history. Essentially, it means they can take on up to

The Hornets May Not Use the $40.7M LaMelo Ball Trade Exception This Summer

The Charlotte Hornets successfully reworked their roster in a matter of days by trading Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. They managed to turn those two players in

Charlotte Hornets Updated Draft Capital Following Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball Trades

Where everything stands after Day 2 of free agency 📲

NBA Teams' Updated Salary Cap

One free throw rule will be utilized at Summer League. Tap for details 📲

NBA to Test FT Change 🤔

How every NBA team could sway King James 📲

Hornets' Best Pitch to LeBron 🗣️

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t been major players in NBA Free Agency over the years, opting instead to build through trades and the draft. That said, they’ve sti

The Biggest Free Agent Mistakes in Charlotte Hornets History

Everything going on across NBA offseason here 📲

Latest Rumors, Reports

Takeaways from Celtics-Sixers blockbuster 📲

JB Trade Winners & Losers 📊

LaMelo Ball is not a Charlotte Hornet. Even now that some time has passed, this statement feels wrong. It doesn't roll off the tongue. It elicits a weird feelin

Recapping LaMelo Ball's Hornets' Career in Numbers and Records

The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for a package that included Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen. Given how Jeff Peterson operates (ev

Hornets Probably Won't Reroute Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, But Moves Are Coming

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The Charlotte Hornets’ NBA Cup group is set - At The Hive

I know you wanted some Charlotte Hornets free agency news, but could I interest you in some NBA Cup groups instead?

Death, taxes, and an opinion from popular sports media personality Skip Bayless. No matter what life throws at us, whether we want it or not, we are guaranteed

Skip Bayless is Not a Fan of the Hornets Trading LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges

Tap in to see where your squad stands 📲

2026 NBA Cup Groups 👀

I’ll address it, since it was hard for almost anyone else to: Last Thursday’s introductory press conference for Charlotte’s two first-round picks — Hannes Stein

Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. Didn't Get Their Own Spotlight... Yet

⏰ NBA Free Agency Is OPEN

Insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer LIVE with news on LeBron, Jaylen and more 📳

Miles Bridges was the longest-tenured member of the Charlotte Hornets up until Tuesday, when Jeff Peterson agreed to a trade that would send him to the Phoenix

Miles Bridges Speaks Out After Trade, Thanks Hornets Fans

The Charlotte Hornets decided to use both of their first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Washington C Hannes Steinbach 14th overall and Texas Tech

What the Last 10 NBA Drafts Tell the Hornets About Picks 14 Through 18

Where everything stands after free agency officially starts 📲

NBA Teams' Updated Salary Cap

James instructed Rich Paul to gauge league-wide interest before making FA decision (ESPN)

LeBron Open to Every Team

LaMelo Ball is gone. Josh Green is, too. Miles Bridges is no longer on the roster, either. The Charlotte Hornets have already undergone some significant changes

Hornets Free Agent Big Board: Ranking Charlotte's Potential FA Targets

League sets next season's cap at nearly $165M with $148M minimum team salary

NBA Announces Salary Cap

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Charlotte Hornets free agency primer and open thread - At The Hive

So today is technically the start of free agency, but stuff has already happened en masse, both for the Charlotte Hornets and the league as a whole. Let's hit the highlights: Charlotte Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a bunch of possible pick swaps, and an unprotected 1st round pick

Breaking down latest rumors and reports as they drop 📲

NBA Free Agency

Breaking down the Ja Morant trade and how its tentacles reach all of the way to Charlotte.

The Domino Effect: How Ja Morant's Trade to Portland Impacts the Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges Trade Reaction 😯

Insider breaks down move between Suns and Hornets

Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET today. Everything you need before then here 📲

NBA Rumors & Reports

The Charlotte Hornets don't need be in a rush to use the $40.6M traded player exception that they are set to receive when the LaMelo Ball trade gets processed b

3 Veteran Guards the Charlotte Hornets Could Target With Their $40M Traded Player Exception

Whether or not Josh Green is part of Minnesota's future plans remains a mystery.

What's Next for Josh Green With the Timberwolves?

NBA Trade/FA Rumors 👀

😯 Reacting to Ja Morant deal 🤯 LeBron, AD to Warriors? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

6'10" sharpshooter is younger brother of Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel 📸

Duke Lands Kager Knueppel

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NBA Rumors & Reports

Everything you need to follow NBA offseason action 📲

With all the big trades the Hornets have made in the last week, it’s easy to get caught up in the belief that additional moves could be coming. Is President of

The Hornets Could Have More Trades in Store: Four Players to Watch

Miles Bridges will have to prove he was worth the risk after being acquired by the Suns.

Evaluating Miles Bridges' Role With Suns After Surprising Blockbuster Trade

Days after the monumental trade of the face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball, and the reported re-signing of Coby White, the Charlotte Hornets appear to have their

What Does a Scaled-Up Coby White Look Like in Charlotte?

Some Charlotte Hornets fans loved Collin Sexton, some were happy to see the team move on from him at the trade deadline. A solid veteran who does some things we

The Hornets Should Seriously Consider Reuniting With Collin Sexton Under One Condition

Hornets Draft Grades 🔠

Grading Christian Anderson Pick

Grading Hannes Steinbach Pick

Hornets Scouting Reports 🎞️

Christian Anderson from Texas Tech

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Christian Anderson from Texas Tech

Hannes Steinbach from Washington

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Hannes Steinbach from Washington

Full Draft Class, Updated Roster

Full Draft Class, Updated Roster

Hornets Draft Highlights 🎞️

No. 18: Christian Anderson

No. 14: Hannes Steinbach

Marks for Hornets and Suns after today's deal 📲

Grading Miles Bridges Trade 📝

Hornets sending forward, picks to Phoenix for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and picks (Shams)

Suns Trade for Miles Bridges

All season long, there was plenty of hype for the up-and-coming Charlotte Hornets. Among national NBA media members, it's possible that no one was more bullish

Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe Flip-Flop on LaMelo Ball but Remain High on Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball. Perhaps in the history of the franchise, there has never been a playmaker quite so gifted. The passing prowess he disp

Five Free Agent Guard Options for the Charlotte Hornets Following Roster Shuffle

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The LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges trades show us what the Hornets are building - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets raised quite a few eyebrows by trading away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, but it signals a clear direction the franchise is moving in.

Trading for Jaylen Brown would be a major blunder for the Hornets.

Should the Charlotte Hornets Cash Their Chips In and Trade for Jaylen Brown?

The Phoenix Suns didn't do well in their trade for Miles Bridges according to numerous opinions.

NBA World Hates Suns' Splash Trade For Miles Bridges

The Phoenix Suns made a splash trade. Here's what we think.

3 Honest Reactions to Suns Trading for Miles Bridges

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NBA Rumors Reactions 😯

Everything we're hearing around the league in real time 📲

Sunday afternoon, the Charlotte Hornets traded away Miles Bridges and a 2029 first-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale,

Trade Grades: Breaking Down the Hornets' Return for Miles Bridges

Jeff Peterson is wheeling and dealing. For the second time in the last handful of days, he has made a trade. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, veter

Charlotte Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns for Impressive Package

Why did the Hornets finally decide to move Bridges?

Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Decision to Trade Miles Bridges to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns finally pulled the trigger on a move.

Miles Bridges Headlines Eye-Opening Suns, Hornets Trade

Full draft pick, salary cap and roster breakdown after Miles Bridges trade 📲

Hornets Have 3 Firsts in 2033

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Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges to the Suns - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets continue their trading spree, sending Miles Bridges to the Suns for a couple of players and a pick.

Over the last six years, the Charlotte Hornets made a nice chunk of change as fans flocked to their team store to purchase LaMelo Ball jerseys. He began his car

Hornets Rookies Pick Their Jersey Numbers: Here's Who Wore Them Before

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Charlotte Hornets announce Summer League schedule - At The Hive

We're in the midst of the fastest news cycle in the NBA calendar, and the Charlotte Hornets buried their summer league schedule release among some other stuff.

Trading LaMelo Ball always seemed like a possibility over the years because of his injury history. To actually move him, though, the Hornets had to wait until h

Who Should the Hornets Build Around After the LaMelo Ball Trade?

Continue to be patient or make a splash and contend for a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference? That's the conversation Charlotte Hornets President of Basket

Jeff Peterson Says the Hornets Will 'Look at Everything' This Summer

Raptors, Nets, Hornets and Hawks have shown interest in Celtics star (HoopsHype)

Teams Eyeing Jaylen Brown

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I made the site look prettier and now it has more things.

In so many ways, the Charlotte Hornets' decision to trade LaMelo Ball is a tough pill to swallow. From an on-court standpoint, the Hornets are certainly going t

Worst Part of LaMelo Ball Trade Has Nothing to do With Actual Hornets Move

Shortly after the Charlotte Hornets selected Washington center Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, ESPN brought Steinbach to the

What Dirk Nowitzki Said to Hannes Steinbach After Being Drafted by the Hornets

The city of Charlotte is still in shock after the Hornets decided to surprisingly trade LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, seemingly out of nowhere. Had

Dwight Howard Makes Bold Naz Reid Prediction After Hornets–Timberwolves Trade

Shortly after the Charlotte Hornets shipped LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was some chatter that Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown could be an

Don't Expect the Charlotte Hornets to Make a Trade for Jaylen Brown

Where every NBA squad stands entering free agency 📲

Teams' Updated Salary Caps 💰

Walker spoke about his new multi-sport facility in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon.

Kemba Walker Opens Youth-Focused Multi-Sport Facility in Concord, North Carolina

Typically, the first few days after the draft, things simmer down, and there's not a whole lot going on roster-wise as teams bring their draft picks into town,

Hornets Receiving Calls on Naz Reid, but Keeping Him Is the Right Move

So who won the blockbuster trade between Charlotte and Minnesota on Thursday? It depends on who you ask. If you were to talk to the national media, the answer

The Pressure Is On for Hornets' Leadership After the LaMelo Ball Trade

On more than a few occasions over the last two years, I reported that the Charlotte Hornets were shopping around guard LaMelo Ball, and people told me I was cra

The LaMelo Ball Trade Came at a Confusing Time

Buckle up, Hornets fans. The wild summer is just getting started. On Thursday, Jeff Peterson shipped out face of the franchise LaMelo Ball, as well as Josh Gre

Hornets Listed Among Top Landing Spots for Jaylen Brown

For the past three to four years, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has seen and heard his name in trade rumors at the deadline and in the summer. Whethe

Miles Bridges Generating ‘A Ton of Interest’ on the Trade Market

Three players Charlotte should go after via trade or free agency this offseason 📲

Ranking Hornets' Top Targets 🎯

Games for all 30 teams plus matchups to watch here 📲

Full Summer League Schedule 🗓️

It has been 2,046 days, or five years and seven months, since the Charlotte Hornets ushered in the LaMelo Ball era of the franchise by selecting him with the No

LaMelo Ball's Lasting Legacy in Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball for a really meager return, but it might not all be over. In doing so, they created a $40.7 million trade exception. It

5 NBA Superstars the Charlotte Hornets Can Target With LaMelo Ball Trade Exception

Charlotte sports fans have been desperate for good teams for a long time. Before 2025-26, the last time the Charlotte Hornets made the playoffs was 2015-16, and

Hornets' Trading LaMelo Ball May Be Worst Blunder in Charlotte Sports History

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Making sense of the LaMelo Ball trade - At The Hive

There have been a lot of strong emotions in response to the Charlotte Hornets trading away LaMelo Ball. We try to make sense of the reasoning.

Teams Expected to Be Busy in FA 👀

Hornets, Pistons and Clippers among teams to be major buyers on the market

Latest NBA Trade Rumors 👂

👀 Next big move after LaMelo? ☎️ Jaylen, Kawhi trade packages 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

What we really thought about the LaMelo deal and draft picks. 🤯

Grading Charlotte's Wild Draft Week 🔠

Naz Reid, 2033 first-round pick headline return for Ball. Shams has full swap 📲

🚨LAMELO TRADED TO WOLVES

Hornets agree to 3-yr deal with guard (Shams)

Charlotte to Give Coby White $74M

Instant Reaction to LaMelo Trade 😲

NBA insider Jake Fischer drops takes after Wolves make blockbuster deal for Ball

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2026 NBA Rumors Live Blog 📝

Latest news, trade buzz and grades in real time 📲

Early look at how next year’s NBA draft may shake out 📲

Way-Too-Soon 2027 Mock Draft 🔮

Where the Hornets stand after the LaMelo Ball trade 📲

Post-Draft Power Rankings 📈

LaMelo Never Requested Trade 👀

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals how aggressive Wolves were in getting deal done

LAMELO HAS BEEN TRADED 🫨

Making sense of massive move and Melo-Ant partnership

Tap in for best social media reactions to blockbuster swap 📲

Fans Shocked by LaMelo Trade 🤯

Hornets Get B for Steinbach

Wasserman worried that Hannes 'isn't a shot blocker' or 'switch guy' defensively

How squad looks without LaMelo 📲

Hornets' Updated Roster 📝

Evaluating all 30 picks from Draft Night 2 📲

Grading Every Round 2 Pick 🔠

High risk, high reward? Grading Wolves and Hornets after surprise blockbuster 📲

LaMelo Trade Grades 🔠

Hornets Get B+ for Anderson

Wasserman calls 1st rounder 'one of the best shooters in draft' and a 'trustworthy' backup PG 🎥

⚫️ Christian Anderson goes No. 18 📝 Pro comp: Darius Garland 🎥 Watch his All-American highlights

Hornets Draft Texas Tech PG

🐺 Hannes Steinbach goes No. 14 📝 Pro comp: Moritz Wagner 🎥 Watch NCAA rebounds leader's highlights

Hornets Draft Washington Big

Hornets Draft Christian Anderson

More shooting coming to Charlotte

Explaining the most questionable selections from this year's draft 📲

Making Sense of Draft's Worst Picks 🤔

Hornets Draft Hannes Steinbach

Highlights from Charlottes newest big

Where Charlotte stands after 2026 draft

Updated Hornets Roster 🐝

Every deal as they happen 📲

UDFA Signings Tracker ✍️

NBA Draft Winners/Surprises

4 winners and 4 surprises after 2nd night 🎥

Early numbers after Wizards take AJ Dybantsa No. 1 📲

2027 NBA Title Odds 🏆

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NBA Draft Round 2 Live Updates 🔢

We've got you covered for every Day 2 pick ➡️

Look at potential contracts for all 30 first-round picks 📲

Projected NBA Rookie Deals 💸

It's Christmas in June for NBA GMs as they will begin adding to their roster later this evening with the start of the 2026 NBA Draft. We've spent several weeks

Final Mock Draft: What the Charlotte Hornets Will Do at 14 and 18

NBA Draft Winners/Surprises 👀

4 winners and 4 shocking picks after LOADED first round 🎥

Hornets engaged in talks with 'multiple' aggressive teams 📲

Shams: LaMelo on Trade Block

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2026 NBA Draft Day open threadapalooza - At The Hive

NBA Draft Day is always full of news and player movement in anticipation of the most exciting day of the offseason calendar. Let's talk about it.

Bucks could use either as 'chips' in potential deals as rebuild looms

Kuz, Turner on Trading Block

Hornets and Bulls among teams looking to move up (Yahoo)

Multiple Teams Eyeing Draft Trade 👀

Everything from Round 1 📲

NBA Draft Live Blog and Updates 📝

Final NBA Mock Draft with Trades 📝

Full first-round picks and 6 deals that could go down on Night 1 🎥

🏀 NBA Draft Hub

Grading Every Team's Draft Class 🔠

Grading Every Team's Draft Class 🔠

Draft's Biggest Winners/Losers ⚖️

Draft's Biggest Winners/Losers ⚖️

Way-Too-Early 2027 Mock 🔮

Way-Too-Early 2027 Mock 🔮

Full List of 2026 Picks 📝

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Full List of 2026 Picks 📝

See the best available remaining prospects for final 30 picks ➡️

NBA Draft Big Board Rd 2 🔢

Giannis Traded to Heat 😱

What blockbuster Giannis deal means for Miami

It could be a pretty quick 2026 NBA Draft for the Charlotte Hornets if they decide to make a move up in the first round to go get their guy, using their two 202

Every 2026 Draft Pick the Charlotte Hornets Owns and How They Could Use Them

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson is going to be a very busy man over the next 48 hours. He'll be trying to identify the right

Best and Worst-Case NBA Draft Scenarios for the Charlotte Hornets

Windy explains thinking behind making Ball available 📲

Hornets Testing LaMelo Market

We are one sleep away from the start of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets have a few spots on the roster that need to be addressed this offseason if the

Ranking the Hornets' Biggest Needs Before the Draft (And How to Fill Them)

Many names have been linked to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 14, but the one name that continues to pop up everywhere you look is Morez Johnson Jr., the 6'9", 25

Hornets May Have No Choice But to Trade Up for Morez Johnson

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Charlotte Hornets draft week mock draft roundup - At The Hive

With one day left until the 2026 NBA Draft, we do one last Charlotte Hornets mock draft roundup.