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Predicting Hornets' Best Player in 3 Years 🔮

Gazing into the crystal ball for every team📲

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Revisiting the Hornets' PJ Washington trade a year and a half later

Only a few hours ago, the Dallas Mavericks extended forward PJ Washington on a four-year, $90 million contract extension with the team, ESPN's Shams Charania re

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Can Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün earn serious minutes in year two?

There's been a lot of chatter about the Charlotte Hornets' young core. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, and Ryan Kalkbrenner all projec

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NBA analyst picks Hornets' best player in three years for all the wrong reasons

The Charlotte Hornets have two franchise cornerstones in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. There have been questions about which one the team should really focus

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NBA Mock Trade: Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball Team Up in Blockbuster Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have not made it past the first round of the NBA playoffs since the 2018 postseason, making just two playoff appearances in six seasons

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Kon Knueppel's ceiling is Klay Thompson with a floor that keeps the Hornets strong

Kon Knueppel impressed the Charlotte Hornets enough to make him a top-five pick in the 2025 NBA Draft based on his unique ability to shoot and create his own sh

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The biggest cap hits on the Hornets roster for 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets have to feel good about their cap sheet these days, as it doesn't feature any Phoenix Suns-era Bradley Beal-type nightmare situations. In

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NBA analyst's Power Rankings are flat-out wrong about Charlotte Hornets

Last year, the Charlotte Hornets were the third-worst team in the NBA by record. Were they really that bad, though? It can be argued that a glut of injuries (to

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Spencer Dinwiddie is 'excited' to be a member of the Hornets

LaMelo Ball has played less than 50 games in all of his last three seasons in the NBA. With this, the Charlotte Hornets have seen a rotation of backup guards co

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Pre-CBB Season NBA Mock Draft 📝

Full two-round predictions ahead of 2025-26 college season 📲

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Charlotte Hornets Rookies Could be Impactful in Year 1

The Hornets have had a rough history of drafting over the last 25 years, but the the four rookies they selected in the 2025 NBA Draft have the chance to be impactful now and in the future.

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Charlotte Hornets' Collin Sexton trade is still one of the NBA's most lopsided

The Charlotte Hornets have historically been on the wrong side of plenty of trades, especially those that occur on or right after draft night. As one of the NBA

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Hornets pass on Nate Ament for injured prospect in 2026 NBA mock draft

The Charlotte Hornets are probably a year away from contention. They could be surprisingly good in 2025-26 with better health and a much better roster, but they

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Trade Idea to Pair LaMelo, Zion 💡

Cooking up a fresh start for two underachieving stars 📲

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Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic Makes History in EuroBasket Win

The new Utah Jazz center is getting it done overseas.

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Bucks Notes: Trade With Hornets Organization, Thanasis Antetokounmpo Talks Deal, More

The Milwaukee Bucks G League affiliate, Wisconsin Herd, made a trade with the Charlotte Hornets' G League affiliate Greensboro Swarm. The Herd sent the rights t

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Can the Charlotte Hornets survive with their current center depth?

One of the biggest weaknesses we see in most NBA teams is the starting center position. Just last postseason, we saw JJ Redick run LeBron James at the center p

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Ranking Lopsided Offseason Trades 🔄

Norman Powell to the Heat, more 📲

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Is this Jeff Peterson's last year in the rebuilding phase with the Hornets?

It has been quite a while since the Charlotte Hornets have been in the playoffs. The last time they were in the playoffs, not just the play-in, was a decade ago

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Miles Bridges shares LeBron-inspired pool selfie

Bridges isn't just leading on the court as he's setting the tone off it too. His LeBron-inspired pool selfie shows the fun, relaxed energy he brings to the Hornets' locker room.

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Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkić Calls Out Giannis Ahead of EuroBasket Clash

The Utah Jazz big man is confident in his chances against Giannis Antetokounmpo before their EuroBasket matchup.

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Hornets 2026 NBA Draft predictions: Who could wear teal next?

The Hornets enter next year's NBA Draft with multiple first-round picks and plenty of ways to add talent to their young core. We break down who Charlotte could target and how each pick might shape the team's long-term future.

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3 Hornets outcomes: Dream, nightmare, and realistic seasons in 2025-26

What does 2025-26 hold for the Charlotte Hornets? That remains anyone's guess, even after an exciting offseason full of big changes. They could be pretty good,

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Projecting LaMelo Ball's 2025-26 statistics

What numbers can we expect to see from the Charlotte Hornets' starting point guard?

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4 biggest concerns for LaMelo Ball heading into 2025-26

There are always questions facing LaMelo Ball. Can he win games? Is he just an inefficient shot-chucker? Can he stay healthy? Is he a serious basketball player?

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What needs to happen for Hornets to outperform ESPN projection

If the Hornets are going to surprise people, this is what needs to happen.

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Who is Kyle Neptune? Breaking down the resume of Charlotte's newest assistant coach

A bio blast of the Charlotte Hornets' newest assistant coach.

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Hornets adding Kyle Neptune to coaching staff - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets are adding a new assistant to the bench after the departure of Chris Jent last month.

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NBA Award Favorites, Sleepers and Wild Cards 🏅

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Former Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune has agreed to a deal to become an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets under Charles Lee, sources tell ESPN.

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Ranking the three veterans the Hornets could move on from before the start of the season

The Charlotte Hornets have remade their roster in anticipation of making a push for the playoffs next season. They have brought in several veterans to pair with

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Three bold LaMelo Ball predictions for what will be a crucial 2025-26 season

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball had a pretty outstanding season last year, all things considered. Despite his own health issues and a stark lack of support

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NBA insider hails Brandon Miller ahead of possible Year 3 leap

Where does Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller rank among his peers? Given that he's not the stereotypical shooting guard, he falls perfectly into the modern

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ESPN forecasts middling improvement from Charlotte Hornets this season

The Charlotte Hornets only won 19 games last year. The first year of Charles Lee's tenure got off to an unimaginable start, with LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Mark Wil

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NBA analyst reveals Hornets' best asset, proposed trade package

What is the best asset the Charlotte Hornets have right now? Is it LaMelo Ball? What about Brandon Miller? Maybe it's Liam McNeeley or Tidjane Salaun. Perhaps e

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Grading Hornets' Offensive Potential 🔠

Outlooks for every team after offseason moves 📲

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Trade Idea for Hornets' Best Asset 📦

How every team can flip its top trade chip 📲

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What is the Charlotte Hornets bread and butter this upcoming season?

Bread has existed for around 30,000 years. It's an important part of civilization, and each culture has bread intertwined in SOME way. We have several different

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Charlotte Hornets aren't 'miles' from being a contender, analyst claims

The general consensus around the Charlotte Hornets right now is that they're close. Finally, they have really begun to string together good, smart moves, and th

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Lakers have reason to pursue Josh Green; should Hornets care?

Don't be surprised if the Los Angeles Lakers call up the Charlotte Hornets this season about a trade. The Lakers have less use for Gabe Vincent now. They've add

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Which teams could take on Nick Smith Jr.'s contract for draft capital?

The NBA's new CBA, which started in 2023, has made making trades more difficult than ever. Salary dumps are more prevalent than ever as teams try to avoid the d

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What a Tidjane Salaün leap would mean for the Charlotte Hornets

A major jump by Tidjane Salaun would change everything for Charlotte.

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Where would the Hornets be if they'd picked Scoot Henderson over Brandon Miller?

It might not seem like it now, but there was genuine debate between Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller in 2023. Behind Victor Wembanyama, the Charlotte Hornets

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Ranking each Charlotte Hornets rookie by immediate impact

The Charlotte Hornets made four excellent selections in the 2025 NBA draft, and at least two of these rookies promise to play significant roles for Charlotte fr

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Tidjane Salaun Has a Great Opportunity With the Charlotte Hornets Next Season

When the Charlotte Hornets selected Tidjane Salaun sixth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, a lot of people saw it as a reach. Salaun had only recently turned 19 an

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Overreacting to Hornets' Offseason 🤯

Hot takes for every team as summer winds down 📲

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Trading for Lauri Markkanen is the 'all-in' move the Charlotte Hornets should make

Why acquiring Markkanen would change everything for the Hornets.

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Projecting the Charlotte Hornets depth chart for 2025-26

NBA teams can have 15 players on their active roster with full contracts. They can also have three two-way players, though only 12 can be active on any given ga

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Troubling stat places Hornets star alongside Wizards-era Michael Jordan

The jury is still out on Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, despite his obvious talent. The central question that's defined LaMelo - beyond his signific

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5 NBA Rules That Should Change Next ✍️

If we were commissioner for a day, we would change this about the NBA 🤔

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Charlotte Hornets: Who's Going to be Around for the Long Haul?

The Hornets have assembled an interesting group throughout the team's rebuild, but which players on Charlotte's roster have the best chance of sticking around?

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Every Team's Mt. Rushmore Since 2000 🏔️

See which Hornets legends made the cut 📲

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KJ Simpson might be the Hornets' best-kept secret heading into the new season

For those outside of Charlotte, names like LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and even Miles Bridges are who folks think of when discussing the Hornets, and rightfull

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Why Jarrett Allen is the perfect dream trade target the Hornets should chase

By far the biggest hole on the Charlotte Hornets' roster is the starting center position. After deciding to part ways with both Jusuf Nurkic and Mark Williams,

Debating Hornets' Mt. Rushmore Since 2000

Watch our experts make their picks 👀

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LaMelo Ball trade rumors won't end until the Hornets start winning

It seems like we get new LaMelo Ball trade rumors all the time. The Charlotte Hornets have never once indicated they want anything but more seasons with him, an

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The most replaceable starter for the Charlotte Hornets (excluding center) in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets have a bit of a hole at center, but the other four spots in the starting lineup are pretty secure after a whirlwind of moves this offseaso

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How Grant Williams' return can help the Charlotte Hornets' superstars thrive

Looking back at 2024-25 and how Grant Williams opened up the floor for LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

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Two of the biggest challenges Charles Lee and the Hornets will have to overcome in 2025-26

Charles Lee will be entering year two as the head man of the Charlotte Hornets, and following a 19-win campaign, there's going to be a billion things to improve

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Dates for when newly acquired Hornets can be traded again

The Charlotte Hornets added a handful of new faces to their roster this offseason, but are these players all in Buzz City to stay? With Charlotte going through

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NBA Travel Distances 🛩️

Magic gonna be raking in the miles this season. Tap in for every team’s totals 📲

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Rookie Wing Could be Vital to Charlotte Hornets' Success

The Charlotte Hornets have occupied the bottom of the NBA for years now. The last time the team eclipsed 40-plus wins was 2021-22 in LaMelo Ball's second season

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Three things that are near guarantees to happen in 2025-26 for the Charlotte Hornets

We're still a couple of months away from the start of the 2025-26 season, but it's never too early to start looking ahead at what may happen in year two for the

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The 3 keys to unlocking LaMelo Ball's max potential, aside from health

Although Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has all the talent in the world, he hasn't approached his ceiling as an NBA player. Injuries have been the bi

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Buy Hornets stock now: Why NBA fans should hop on the Kon Knueppel train

The Hornets drafted him fifth overall for a reason.

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Two Charlotte Hornets entering a contract year in 2025-26

Some of the most shocking, unexpected seasons come from players that are on the last year of their contract. Players want to stay in the league. They want the c

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Ranking the 3 best valued contracts on the Charlotte Hornets

Which Charlotte Hornets players provide the best contract value? While Charlotte's payroll features some arguable overpays (Josh Green for two more years, $28.3

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Another lottery ticket? Why the Hornets will wait one more year to go all-in

The Charlotte Hornets seem to finally have the pieces in place to really get some forward momentum. They have three young core players in LaMelo Ball, Brandon M

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Charlotte Hornets 25-and-under rankings: How does the 'young core' shake out?

Ranking the members of Charlotte's young core.

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Hornets' Brandon Miller nets a low positional ranking, even behind Cooper Flagg

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to make a run at the playoffs next year now that both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are set to be fully healthy. Ball had offs

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One sneaky good move Jeff Peterson will end up making before the season

With around two months remaining until the NBA's regular season begins, each team has the task to make sure their roster has the league mandated 15 players. Wh

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Power Ranking Starting Lineups 📊

Where the Hornets stack up against all 30 teams 📲

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Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic Trade Keeps Looking Worse

The Utah Jazz might've missed the mark on this offseason trade.

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NBA analyst's ranking of Charlotte Hornets' starting five stings a little

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to make some changes to their starting five this season. Mark Williams is off the roster, and it's very likely that Josh Gree

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Moussa Diabate talks about his transition from the Clippers to the Hornets

Moussa Diabate signed with the Charlotte Hornets before the start of last season in an attempt to garner more playing time as a young player without much reputa

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Sadly, Hornets star Miles Bridges is going to decline like one analyst thinks

The Charlotte Hornets, at least among those who remain from 2024-25, will have some players take steps forward and others take steps backward. Stagnation is rar

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How many games does LaMelo Ball need to play for the Hornets to reach the Play-In?

In 2001, Bill Simmons wrote an article for ESPN highlighting what was known as 'The Ewing Theory'. 'The theory was created in the mid-'90s by Dave Cirilli, a f

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One surprising (but realistic) idea to accelerate the Hornets' rebuild

The Charlotte Hornets are slowly rebuilding, and it seems to be working so far. They now have a stockpile of draft picks and young players. There is something t

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Every Team's Biggest Riser & Faller 🎭

LeBron, Luka, Jaylen Brown among stars on either side of the coin 📲

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Charlotte Hornets tied for worst odds to win Finals following schedule release

It has been quite a while since the Charlotte Hornets were contenders to win an NBA title, if ever, to be honest. The last time they even made the second round

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Two Charlotte Hornets land in the top 100 of NBA 2K26's player ratings

The Charlotte Hornets have only two players represented in the recently revealed NBA 2K26 top 100 ratings. That shouldn't be too much of a surprise since this i

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NBA may regret the lack of national TV games for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets only have three nationally televised games, which is maybe not the most surprising thing in the world. They won 19 games last year, so it'

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Could Kon Knueppel Win Rookie of the Year?

This year's 4th overall pick sits at +3500 to win the award 📲

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Liam McNeeley Could Reach Stardom

The former UConn star was balling in Vegas 📲

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The Charlotte Hornets' timeline to be a contender in the East

The Charlotte Hornets have been stuck at the bottom of the NBA for the past half-decade. Instead of fighting for playoff spots, they have been fighting for lott

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ESPN insider reveals telling LaMelo Ball stat that will define 2025-26 Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were defined by several numbers last season. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball's games played (27 and 47, respectively) played a huge role. B

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Every Charlotte Hornets revenge game on the 2025-26 schedule

The Charlotte Hornets have a ton of new faces this year. They also offloaded some players, so the rest of the league is populated a little more by players who s

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3 Hornets who will not survive the 2026 trade deadline

The Charlotte Hornets have a plethora of players who are not under contract beyond the upcoming 2025-26 season. Mason Plumlee, Collin Sexton, Spencer Dinwiddie,

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Moussa Diabate's decision to skip EuroBasket is a win for the Charlotte Hornets

The Moose now has a long runway to prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Can LaMelo Ball avoid Lonzo's injury curse? The Hornets' future may depend on it

The Charlotte Hornets are in a tough spot with LaMelo Ball. His talent isn't the issue - he's the kind of player who can flip a game in an instant - but he just

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What is the Charlotte Hornets' ceiling and floor for the 2025-26 NBA season?

The Charlotte Hornets have remade their roster this offseason with several trades. Adding veteran players to the young guys they have drafted over the years is

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Predictions for Top Remaining FAs 🔮

Calling our shot on Kuminga, Giddey, more 📲

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How Miami's trade of Haywood Highsmith affects Charlotte's pool of future draft picks

How a subtle move by the Heat changes the future of the Charlotte Hornets.

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3 creative lineup configurations the Charlotte Hornets should explore in 2025

Charlotte's roster is heavily weighted towards the back court - what funky combinations could they use to maximize the talent there?

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Early-season prediction: Can the Hornets find their rhythm in the first 10 games?

The Charlotte Hornets enter the season with a young core full of potential and plenty of questions. How they handle the opening stretch could set the tone for the rest of the year.

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Collin Sexton or Kon Knueppel? Who should get the starting nod for the Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets have a plethora of guards that Charles Lee can rotate into the game this season, but much of the focus heading into the new campaign will

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Is Jeff Peterson the NBA's next Danny Ainge? A look inside his Hornets blueprint

When thinking about the history of the Boston Celtics, one general manager stands out: Danny Ainge. "Trader Danny" as he was nicknamed, had no attachment to any

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Way-too-early record predictions for the Charlotte Hornets for the 2025-26 season

The NBA released the schedule for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, and while there's still plenty of time for teams to tweak their respective rosters, our staff

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Stargazing: When do the NBA's superstars make their trip to Charlotte?

The NBA schedule is officially out, which means we know exactly when the Charlotte Hornets will play each of their opponents. We know who they open the season a

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Should the Charlotte Hornets sit LaMelo Ball in the preseason?

The Charlotte Hornets have stopped short of being able to make the playoffs in each of the last few seasons. Most of the reason for that has been injuries to st

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Evaluating the Charlotte Hornets' schedule, and how they could make a playoff push

For social media teams, schedule release day is just as incredible as Christmas. You get to spend weeks putting together a unique video that highlights key matc

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Facts and notes about the Hornets 2025-26 schedule - At The Hive

The Hornets have some prime time games and some very exciting scheduling setups for the 2025-26 season.

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Grading Hornets' Offseason 🔠

Handing out letter grades to every team 📲

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The Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 regular season schedule has been revealed

The next chapter of Charlotte Hornets basketball is just around the corner as the franchise enters year two under head coach Charles Lee. It's been an eventful

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FULL NBA SCHEDULE DROPS

📺 Teams with most national TV games 📆 Key dates for 2025-26 📲 Tap for every team's schedule

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Hornets' Win-Loss Prediction 🔮

Predicting every team's record after schedule reveal 📲

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The Hornets are well-equipped to deal with LaMelo Ball injuries now, analyst claims

There are a few things that you can expect the Charlotte Hornets to announce every year about LaMelo Ball. 'LaMelo Ball is questionable with ankle soreness,' is

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Kon Knueppel's rating on NBA 2K26 may raise some eyebrows

The Charlotte Hornets have had a strong offseason, but the real headline came on draft night when they grabbed Duke's Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 overall pick.

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The preseason opponents and dates are set for the Charlotte Hornets

While the Hornets are located in Charlotte, they take pride in the fact that they belong to both of the Carolinas. They like representing both states and have m

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NBA writer expects significantly better Charlotte Hornets record in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets won 19 games last year, so getting worse naturally seems far-fetched. Combine that with the fact that, on paper, this is a much better ros

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One thing every Charlotte Hornets starter must improve on in 2025-26

The Charlotte Hornets have not yet set their starting lineup for the season, but there's a good chance we can predict what it will end up being. Three of the fi

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NBA Cup Schedule Released 🏆

League unveils schedule for in-season tournament group-stage games 📲

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Why should Pat Connaughton make the Hornets opening night roster?

Andre Ingram spent 10 years in the NBA's G-League before finally getting a chance to play in the NBA. In his first game in the league at 32 years old, Andre Ing

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Steve Clifford to leave Hornets, join Phoenix Suns as coaching advisor

Clifford leaves Charlotte as a franchise legend.

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Can the Charlotte Hornets actually make some noise in the East this season?

Barring major injury or incredibly poor luck, the Charlotte Hornets are going to be better in 2025-26. Even with some injuries expected, the team has done an in

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Are the Hornets building a new version of the Warriors?

Are the Hornets trying to build an Eastern Conference version of what the Warriors have?

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Hornets release preseason schedule - At The Hive

The Charlotte Hornets have released their five game preseason slate that features two home games away from Charlotte.

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Projecting the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 rotations

How will the Hornets line up come October?

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NBA 2K26 Rookie Rankings 📊

Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper headline top 10 📲

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Ranking Top 2026 Draft Prospects 📊

Going from No. 50 to the "three No. 1s" 📲

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3 things you can reasonably expect from the Charlotte Hornets this year

There is a wide range of possibilities for the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26. If most of their stars get hurt again, a win total in the teens would not at all be

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Hornets have three of the highest-valued first-round picks via trade

The Charlotte Hornets are determined to no longer wallow in the shallow pools of the lottery any longer. Following a shopping spree in free agency and making tr

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Here's the 2026 draft prospect that would complete the Charlotte Hornets' rebuild

The Charlotte Hornets have seemingly been 'rebuilding' forever. It really started when they were unable to get Kemba Walker back after a bit of a low-ball offer

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Devonte' Graham heads to Europe after six NBA seasons and one iconic shot

It's a trend that has grown over the past couple of NBA seasons: More and more low-caliber NBA players are leaving the United States to play overseas. And Devon

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Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic Faces Huge Concern from Bosnia Coach

The Utah Jazz's newest big man is sounding some significant alarms.

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Audio clip of Liam McNeeley's draft interview explains why the Hornets were sold on him

The Charlotte Hornets made the decision to draft Liam McNeeley after extensive research and workouts with multiple talented colligate players. Charlotte thought

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Will the drought ever end? How the Charlotte Hornets can finally play on Christmas Day

There are 30 active NBA franchises. Every year on Christmas Day, the NBA has around ten teams playing on national TV, essentially representing the league. Team

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Two mock trade ideas sending Nets center Nic Claxton to the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets lack an impact center, which makes them an appropriate landing spot for the Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton. Still just 26 years old, Claxton w

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Full NBA Schedule Drops Thursday 🗓️

League to reveal select nationally televised matchups in build up 📲

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Predicting NBA 2K26 overall ratings for Charlotte Hornets players

NBA 2K26 comes out at the beginning of next month, so September 5 marks the first time you can play with the newest iteration of the Charlotte Hornets. The team

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Is Collin Sexton a long-term fit for the Hornets' backcourt?

The Hornets added Collin Sexton this offseason, but is he part of their long-term backcourt plans alongside LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel? Here's why the Hornets might want to keep him around.

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Three Hornets who could be playing their final season in Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off what could be the best offseason in franchise history. The Hornets picked up four new players in the draft - Kon Knueppel,

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Hornets news and notes in early August - At The Hive

The summer league head coach departs, Grant Williams injury updates, and old friends help in the drafting of Kon Knueppel.

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Ranking the top five Hornets alternate jerseys of the last decade

The Charlotte Hornets have taken some design risks with their alternate jerseys over the last ten years, but nothing beats their homage to the classic uniforms.

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Jeff Peterson was crushed on lottery night, but Kon Knueppel changed the mood fast

When the disappointing 2025-26 season came to an end, Charlotte Hornets fans held onto the hope of winning the NBA draft lottery and the rights to draft generat

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Why 2025-26 is not a make-or-break year for LaMelo Ball in Charlotte despite all the noise

Injuries, injuries, injuries. That's been the story of the first five years of LaMelo Ball's career in the NBA. It's been one thing after another and just when

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Jeff Peterson let Steve Clifford call in the Hornets' No. 4 pick

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping that Kon Knueppel is the last lottery pick that they have to make for some time. It's the third time in the last five drafts th

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Chris Jent leaving Hornets to join Knicks as associate head coach

The Charlotte Hornets may have had a strong offseason, but they're about to lose one of their most trusted voices on the bench. On Friday night, ESPN's Shams Ch

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Report: Knicks Hiring Hornets Assistant Coach

When it comes to finding an offensive expert for Mike Brown's staff, the New York Knicks apparently went with Jent. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Knicks are '

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Power Rankings After Offseason Moves 📊

How Hornets stack up against all 30 teams 📲

Knicks Hiring Hornets Coach

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Charlotte Hornets assistant Chris Jent is finalizing a deal to become the associate head coach of the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, sources tell ESPN. New York and Tyler Glass of CSE Talent negotiated terms for Jent, who returns to Knicks where he spent 1996-97 as a player.

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Hornets center Moussa Diabate cut from the France roster for EuroBasket

In the midst of the offseason, EuroBasket 2025 has tipped off it's 42nd edition of the league, which is the primary basketball championship in Europe, and organ

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Grading Hornets' Title Chances 🔠

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Predicting Hornets' Best Player in 3 Years 🔮

Revisiting the Hornets' PJ Washington trade a year and a half later

Can Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün earn serious minutes in year two?

NBA analyst picks Hornets' best player in three years for all the wrong reasons

NBA Mock Trade: Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball Team Up in Blockbuster Deal

Kon Knueppel's ceiling is Klay Thompson with a floor that keeps the Hornets strong

The biggest cap hits on the Hornets roster for 2025-26

NBA analyst's Power Rankings are flat-out wrong about Charlotte Hornets

Spencer Dinwiddie is 'excited' to be a member of the Hornets

Pre-CBB Season NBA Mock Draft 📝

Charlotte Hornets Rookies Could be Impactful in Year 1

Charlotte Hornets' Collin Sexton trade is still one of the NBA's most lopsided

Hornets pass on Nate Ament for injured prospect in 2026 NBA mock draft

Trade Idea to Pair LaMelo, Zion 💡

Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic Makes History in EuroBasket Win

Bucks Notes: Trade With Hornets Organization, Thanasis Antetokounmpo Talks Deal, More

Can the Charlotte Hornets survive with their current center depth?

Ranking Lopsided Offseason Trades 🔄

Is this Jeff Peterson's last year in the rebuilding phase with the Hornets?

Miles Bridges shares LeBron-inspired pool selfie

Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkić Calls Out Giannis Ahead of EuroBasket Clash

Hornets 2026 NBA Draft predictions: Who could wear teal next?

3 Hornets outcomes: Dream, nightmare, and realistic seasons in 2025-26

Projecting LaMelo Ball's 2025-26 statistics

4 biggest concerns for LaMelo Ball heading into 2025-26

What needs to happen for Hornets to outperform ESPN projection

Who is Kyle Neptune? Breaking down the resume of Charlotte's newest assistant coach

Hornets adding Kyle Neptune to coaching staff - At The Hive

NBA Award Favorites, Sleepers and Wild Cards 🏅

Ranking the three veterans the Hornets could move on from before the start of the season

Three bold LaMelo Ball predictions for what will be a crucial 2025-26 season

NBA insider hails Brandon Miller ahead of possible Year 3 leap

ESPN forecasts middling improvement from Charlotte Hornets this season

NBA analyst reveals Hornets' best asset, proposed trade package

Grading Hornets' Offensive Potential 🔠

Trade Idea for Hornets' Best Asset 📦

What is the Charlotte Hornets bread and butter this upcoming season?

Charlotte Hornets aren't 'miles' from being a contender, analyst claims

Lakers have reason to pursue Josh Green; should Hornets care?

Which teams could take on Nick Smith Jr.'s contract for draft capital?

What a Tidjane Salaün leap would mean for the Charlotte Hornets

Where would the Hornets be if they'd picked Scoot Henderson over Brandon Miller?

Ranking each Charlotte Hornets rookie by immediate impact

Tidjane Salaun Has a Great Opportunity With the Charlotte Hornets Next Season

Overreacting to Hornets' Offseason 🤯

Trading for Lauri Markkanen is the 'all-in' move the Charlotte Hornets should make

Projecting the Charlotte Hornets depth chart for 2025-26

Troubling stat places Hornets star alongside Wizards-era Michael Jordan

5 NBA Rules That Should Change Next ✍️

Charlotte Hornets: Who's Going to be Around for the Long Haul?

Every Team's Mt. Rushmore Since 2000 🏔️

KJ Simpson might be the Hornets' best-kept secret heading into the new season

Why Jarrett Allen is the perfect dream trade target the Hornets should chase

Debating Hornets' Mt. Rushmore Since 2000

LaMelo Ball trade rumors won't end until the Hornets start winning

The most replaceable starter for the Charlotte Hornets (excluding center) in 2025-26

How Grant Williams' return can help the Charlotte Hornets' superstars thrive

Two of the biggest challenges Charles Lee and the Hornets will have to overcome in 2025-26

Dates for when newly acquired Hornets can be traded again

NBA Travel Distances 🛩️

Rookie Wing Could be Vital to Charlotte Hornets' Success

Three things that are near guarantees to happen in 2025-26 for the Charlotte Hornets

The 3 keys to unlocking LaMelo Ball's max potential, aside from health

Buy Hornets stock now: Why NBA fans should hop on the Kon Knueppel train

Two Charlotte Hornets entering a contract year in 2025-26

Ranking the 3 best valued contracts on the Charlotte Hornets

Another lottery ticket? Why the Hornets will wait one more year to go all-in

Charlotte Hornets 25-and-under rankings: How does the 'young core' shake out?

Hornets' Brandon Miller nets a low positional ranking, even behind Cooper Flagg

One sneaky good move Jeff Peterson will end up making before the season