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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 26
Why the Hornets should steer clear of a Domantas Sabonis trade
Jeff Peterson, the Charlotte Hornets' President of Basketball Operations, has not been shy to swing a trade since being appointed last spring. Trader Jeff (does that work?) has made a habit of turning chicken you-know-what into chicken salad by turning distressed, lightly used rotation players into future draft picks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 26
Why should future free agents view Charlotte as a gold mine?
"This is a gold mine. This is special." Taj Gibson said when asked if more free agents should come play for the Charlotte Hornets. These comments stuck with me over the last couple of weeks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25
Is a Charlotte Hornets homecoming in the cards for Chris Paul?
Everybody loves a good homecoming, right? No, not those awkward high school dances that had the Gorillaz on repeat and lukewarm hors d'oeuvres. We're talking about somebody returning to a place that they used to call home to a hero's welcome.
The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz
Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25
Charles Lee won't have a short leash with the Charlotte Hornets
It was a pretty disastrous first year for Charles Lee as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Some of it wasn't his fault, as the roster proved to be somewhat threadbare and there were injuries that kept arguably the three best players out for more than 30 games each.
LaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25
Charlotte Hornets Shouldn’t Trade LaMelo Ball and Shop 1 Surprising Player, Per Analyst
Nobody knows what the Charlotte Hornets plan to do with their roster in their chase for NBA glory. Another disappointing season has fans and analysts alike openly wondering if the Hornets has any chance of transforming the team into a squad that can contend for the Larry O’Brien trophy.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25
What the Hornets cannot afford to happen this offseason
The Charlotte Hornets enter the offseason 19-63, the third-worst record in basketball. Several things went wrong for them during the year, ranging from being shark-bitten with injuries to multiple tough losses.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25
Overseas check-in: How are former Hornets players performing in Europe?
Just as more and more European players have made their way to the NBA in recent years, more and more NBA players have found new homes in Europe. Among those who made the jump across the Atlantic in the last ten years are many former Charlotte Hornets.
Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24
Tre Mann appears to be healthy, start 'revenge tour'
One of the many key injuries that the Charlotte Hornets experienced early in the 2024-25 season was to backup guard Tre Mann, who went on the shelf with a back injury in late November and was unable to make it back onto the court in game action.
Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Hornets star says teammate allegedly point-shaved to avoid being an NBA All-Star
In a league where individual accolades often drive the narrative, Jeremy Lamb’s recent comments about his former teammate Kevin Martin caught NBA fans completely off guard—and for Charlotte Hornets supporters, it offered a rare look behind the curtain into the mindset of a player who prioritized peace over prestige.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / April 24
LaMelo Ball likely to request trade in latest NBA rumors
LaMelo Ball's future is up in the air going into next season. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, LaMelo Ball will likely request a trade from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24
2024-25 Hornets Awards: Team MVP, Most Improved, and more
The Charlotte Hornets didn't get any NBA recognition this year. No player was good enough to warrant an award, and they're not going to land on any All-NBA teams this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24
NBA analyst predicts surprise LaMelo Ball trade request
The Charlotte Hornets have said time and again that they do not want to trade LaMelo Ball. Most recently, Ball himself said he's tired of the people telling him he needs to leave Charlotte.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
NBA Draft scouting Report: How would Kon Knueppel fit with the Charlotte Hornets?
Jeff Peterson and Charles Lee have a type. Since taking the reins of the Charlotte Hornets in 2024, Peterson and Lee have acquired multiple players of the same archetype: character-first, competitive-on-defense, long, rangy, hard-working, two-way players that bring an energy to the locker room and the court.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Three big names the Charlotte Hornets could target this offseason
It's the offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. The good part about it, however, is it means the team can start early on deciding who should and should not be on the roster next season.
Rex Chapman News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Rex Chapman’s son Zeke carves out his own path with the Charlotte Hornets
When Rex Chapman became the Charlotte Hornets’ very first draft pick in 1988, he was more than a sharpshooter—he was a symbol of a franchise’s beginning.
Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Is Hornets coach Charles Lee good? NBA players don't think so
How did Charles Lee do in his first year as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets? Not very well, to tell the truth. The Hornets finished 19-63 this year, another year of getting worse instead of better.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 23
Is Nickeil Alexander-Walker an ideal fit for the Charlotte Hornets?
The Hornets haven't been too active in free agency for many years now, but could this be the year where that changes? It might not be, but if the Hornets were to take a look at some players at free agency, then Nickeil Alexander-Walker should be a player the Hornets target this off-season.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / April 22
Charlotte Hornets SG Report Card: Evaluating the 2024–25 Rotation
Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Charlotte Hornets’ shooting guard rotation looked like one of the team’s most balanced units. The front office splashed by acquiring Josh Green in the blockbuster deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks.
Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / April 22
NBA Rumors: Could Bucks Make Run At Hornets’ Mark Williams This Summer?
The Milwaukee Bucks may be at full strength now with Damian Lillard back in uniform, but their problems aren’t just about the present. They’re about the summer.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches
While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
1 player Charlotte Hornets must trade in 2025 NBA offseason
The Charlotte Hornets are in basketball limbo. The franchise has lived in a state of extended purgatory. They have had glimpses of promise repeatedly buried under layers of inconsistency, injuries, and underwhelming returns.
LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball's honeymoon period with Hornets is over
During his five-year NBA career, Ball hasn't been criticized for failing to guide the Hornets to the playoffs — at least not as much as other top-three picks.
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