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Should the Hornets take trade offers for LaMelo Ball?

Friday evening the Charlotte Hornets confirmed the report from ESPN’s Shams Charania that star point guard LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2024-25

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Hornets end their four-game losing streak with close win over the Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets, losers of four straight, came out of the gates swinging against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Charlotte unleashed a barrage of three-pointers in the first quarter, running their lead up to 14 before the Jazz slowly chipped away.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Utah Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets are back in town for a quick one-game homestand against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Here's how our staff sees tonight's game playing out.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Hornets and Jazz square off in another battle of lottery-focused teams

Hornets: PROBABLE- Seth Curry (R Knee), Josh Green (L Shoulder), OUT - LaMelo Ball (R Ankle), Grant Williams (R ACL), Josh Okogie (L Hamstring), Tre Mann

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

What the Hornets can learn from the Pistons' impressive turnaround

The Charlotte Hornets are 18-56 heading into tonight's supremely important matchup with the Utah Jazz. They have eight games left, and winning more than 20 seems almost impossible with the opponents they have lined up.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

The ESPN BPI predicts the Hornets to end losing streak on Monday

The Hornets (18-56) take a quick pitstop at home on Monday to face the Utah Jazz (16-59) before hitting the road again. The Hornets will be looking to sweep the season series after winning the January meeting in Utah by a score of 117-112.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Another loss means the Hornets remain in the top three odds for No. 1 draft pick

In a tight matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-94. As two teams vying for a top-three lottery spot (Charlotte sits at 3, New Orleans is at 4), the game actually provided high-stakes implications that have not surrounded this team in months.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

NBA salary cap is expected to increase by 10% - What does it mean for the Hornets?

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the NBA has told its teams that they plan to raise the salary cap by 10% in 2026. Back in July, the NBA announced a new 11-year broadcasting rights deal with Disney, Amazon, and NBA.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

2025 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets specific big board 2.0

As the college hoops season winds down, the draft cycle begins to churn. The Charlotte Hornets, owners of the third worst record in the NBA as of the morning of March 31st, are honing in on this class of prospects as we barrel towards another pivotal offseason for the moribund franchise that will center around their top-end lottery pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Charlotte Hornets named among best trade destinations for Zion Williamson

As the losses mount, the weather warms up, and another pivotal offseason approaches for the Charlotte Hornets, speculation about potential trades and acquisitions will continue to ramp up.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

What LaMelo Ball must improve at for the Hornets in 2025-26

When LaMelo Ball next puts on a Charlotte Hornets uniform, it'll be during the 2025-26 season. Ball was shut down to have two minor surgeries to address wrist and ankle ailments that he'd been playing through.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Shocking statistic reveals Hornets' all-time ranking in average fan attendance

The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA across the past couple of seasons and haven't made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, but that hasn't stopped the fans from repping and rooting for their favorite team.

NBA News / At The Hive / March 31

Recap/Analysis: Hornets gain important loss to Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets won by losing to the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-94. Both teams clearly knew the importance of this game. With only a game and a half between them in the standings, both trotted out about as weak a lineup as they could.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 30

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans

We've got a barnburner tonight in the Bayou as the Charlotte Hornets square off against the New Orleans Pelicans. Here's how our staff sees this one playing out.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 30

The Hornets and Pelicans clash in a matchup of decimated rosters

Hornets: PROBABLE - Josh Okogie (L Hamstring), QUESTIONABLE - Tidjane Salaun (R Ankle), OUT - Seth Curry (R Knee), Brandon Miller (R Wrist), LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 30

Detailing the Hornets' unfortunate injury luck this season

Once you’ve reached the final stages of a turbulent season, it's easy to get jaded by the fact that this was once a Charlotte Hornets team full of potential before the injury bug bit.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 30

How LaMelo Ball’s injury could affect the Charlotte Hornets' draft strategy

On Friday, ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball would be missing the remainder of the 2024-2025 NBA season to undergo minor procedures on both his ankle and wrist.

NBA News / At The Hive / March 30

Recap/Analysis: Hornets struggle offensively in loss to Raptors

The Charlotte Hornets couldn’t dribble, shoot, nor pass as they dropped a game to the Toronto Raptors. The Hornets found themselves in an early hole that they dig themselves into.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Hornets, Pelicans face off with lottery odds at stake

The Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans are in very similar situations as they meet on Sunday in New Orleans. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention and both have been hit hard by injuries.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Charlotte Hornets G League squad makes first ever playoff appearance

The Greensboro Swarm have officially secured their spot in the 2025 NBA G League Playoffs, marking the team’s first postseason appearance in franchise history.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / March 28

How shutting down LaMelo Ball for the season now helps Hornets in the long term

The Hornets sit 14th in the Eastern Conference and have been eliminated from playoff contention.

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