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Carmelo Anthony wants Charlotte Hornets to make game-changing trade to acquire two-time All-Star

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony has shared his opinion on an All-Star who the Charlotte Hornets must trade to pair alongside LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets are currently 19-57 and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference.

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Hornets sign Jaylen Sims to 10-day contract

The Hornets have officially signed Jaylen Sims to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release. Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer first reported that the team would be signing Sims (Twitter link).

Mark Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 3

Mark Williams' recent hot stretch provides promising future in Charlotte

It may be yet another lost season for the Charlotte Hornets, but even in a stretch of meaningless games, they are finding some answers. Third-year center Mark Williams has elevated his game, particularly on the offensive end of the floor where he's shooting the best ball of his young career.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 3

The Hornets have two more injuries to deal with following loss to Indiana

Do you believe in curses? Well, if you hadn't before, you might start if you've watched the Charlotte Hornets' bout with the injury bug over the last three seasons.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 3

Buy or Sell: Analyzing key Hornets players' stock heading into offseason

There are only a handful of games left in the 2024-25 season for the Charlotte Hornets, a season that has been, for a variety of reasons, an unmitigated disaster.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 3

Latest Bleacher Report mock draft sees Hornets land 'well-rounded' prospect

As the Charlotte Hornets continue to march toward a top-three worst record in basketball, their chances of picking in the top three remain high. They can certainly be victims of the NBA's lottery system as they have so many times before, but they stand a good chance of making it into that esteemed range.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 3

Recap/Analysis: Hornets struggle with pressure and lose to Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets shot the ball well but turned it over 18 times as the lost to the Pacers, 119-105. The teams started the game evenly. Miles Bridges and Mark Williams got off to a pretty good start to keep pace with Indiana, but that changed once the lineups broke.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Hornets make unbelievable shot with 0.2 left vs. Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets are in the middle of another lost season; they have succumbed to the injury bug yet again, with their two best players, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, succumbing to season-ending injuries.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

LaMelo Ball undergoes successful right ankle and right wrist surgery

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and right wrist, the team announced on Wednesday. The fifth-year guard is expected to make a full recovery and return to full basketball activity within 5-6 weeks.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Did Tidjane Salaün live up to first-year expectations in Charlotte?

When the Hornets drafted Tidjane Salaün with the 6th pick in the NBA draft last June, the French phenom was the youngest player taken in the 1st round.

Mark Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Has Mark Williams earned a contract extension with the Hornets?

Mark Williams has been on a pretty hot streak since his failed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps most importantly, he's been pretty healthy, only missing some back-to-backs as a precaution for former injuries.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Can the Hornets pull off a season sweep of Indiana? The ESPN BPI says chances are slim

The Charlotte Hornets will link up with the Indiana Pacers for the final time this season and surprisingly, Charlotte will be looking to complete the three-game series sweep.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Two Pacers stars are listed as questionable versus the Charlotte Hornets

Believe it or not, the Charlotte Hornets aren't the only team in the NBA who are dealing with key injuries. As a matter of fact, just about everyone is banged up at this point in the season, including tonight's opponent, the Indiana Pacers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Hornets will attempt two straight wins in trip to Indiana

For the Charlotte Hornets: PROBABLE: Nick Smith Jr. (left ankle). OUT: LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist), Tre Mann (disc), Brandon Miller (wrist), and Grant Williams (knee).

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / April 1

Hornets’ Chance to Spoil Playoff Seeding for Teams Ahead

The 2024-25 NBA season has been difficult for the Charlotte Hornets. With a 19-56 record, injuries to key contributors have prevented the team from finding its rhythm, leading to a season far below expectations.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

Greensboro Swarm fall in team's first playoff appearance

The Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets G-League affiliate dropped their first-ever playoff game to the Indiana Mad Ants on Tuesday. The final game of the regular season was important for both teams, as a Swarm victory would allow this afternoon's game to be in Greensboro.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

Updated tank odds: Where do the Hornets stand in the race for Cooper Flagg?

The Charlotte Hornets are nearing the end of the 2024-25 season, and while it has been an utter disaster on most fronts, they do still stand a chance at winning the lottery and being able to change their franchise with Cooper Flagg.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

NBA vets support Hornets' decision to shut down LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets made the difficult decision to shut down LaMelo Ball for the season. With nine games remaining, it was announced that the superstar guard would have minor surgeries on ankle and wrist issues that had been bothering him.

Taj Gibson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

Hornets big man Taj Gibson only four games away from 1,000 career games

Four. More. Games. Charlotte Hornets center Taj Gibson played in his 996th career game Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. The veteran big man is now only four games away from reaching 1,000 career games, with seven games left in an extremely disappointing and injury-riddled season for the Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

With seven games left, how will the Charlotte Hornets season end?

With only seven games left on the Charlotte Hornets' season, fans have seemingly started to root for the team to lose as many games as possible to attempt to secure the top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 1

Recap/Analysis: Hornets lead wire to wire in win over Jazz

Miles Bridges nearly had a triple double and Mark Williams dominated the fourth quarter as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz, 110-106. The Jazz had little to no interest in playing defense to start the game, and the Hornets capitalized.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 31

Hornets snap losing streak with win over Jazz

Miles Bridges had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help the Charlotte Hornets snap a five-game skid with a 110-106 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday night.

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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Anthony Black News / Yardbarker / March 26

Magic finally find a third scorer in third straight win

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