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LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton have been inseperable as Hornets aim to take next steps

The Hornets are looking for more than highlights from LaMelo Ball this season. They want leadership. Ball, the face of the franchise and its highest-paid player, has been challenged to take the next step in guiding the locker room.

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Three metrics the Hornets must improve on in 2025-26

After toiling away in the lottery for the last five years, the Hornets are looking to finally start winning some games. They have their sights set on making the playoffs or the play-in.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 22

Former UNC star wanted to play for the Hornets before heading overseas

There aren't a ton of players who've gone through the UNC to Charlotte Hornets pipeline, but there are some. Michael Jordan, Marvin Williams, Leaky Black, Raymond Felton, Tyler Hansbrough, Sean May, Marcus Paige, and Joe Wolf are among the most notable connections.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 22

Why the Hornets should target a preseason Nikola Vucevic trade

The Charlotte Hornets are shaping up for one of their most exciting seasons in recent memory, with a roster full of talent—and more importantly, youth.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 22

The 5-step plan for the Charlotte Hornets to be contenders in the East

The Charlotte Hornets are on their way to contention, but they're not ready just yet to be a good team. They still need some pieces and have to make some decisions about a few members of the team as it is.

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The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / September 22

Hornets make a series of minor roster transactions

Summer is winding down and training camp is approaching. All has been quiet for the Charlotte Hornets and pretty much all of the NBA for the last couple of months.

LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Hornets Set Leadership Expectations For LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball is undeniably the face of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. Despite the team's underwhelming performances over the last few seasons, Ball has been individually spectacular.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Hornets May Not Have 2 Key Rotational Players To Start Season While All 4 Of 2025 Draft Picks To Have Chance To Earn Regular Playing Time

The Charlotte Hornets are aiming to make strides in the fourth year of their rebuild. The Hornets have completely rebuilt their roster, bringing in 10 new players.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 21

Former Nets All-Star is perfect blueprint for Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner

Charlotte Hornets rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner has the chance to be a special NBA player, but nothing is guaranteed. There are legitimate concerns about whether Kalkbrenner is strong and athletic enough to survive the brutal rebounding wars of the NBA, but on the other hand, there's so much to like about the former Creighton Bluejay.

Tyler Herro News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

Tyler Herro's latest injury update is major news for the Charlotte Hornets

An X notification from Shams Charania can evoke a wide array of emotions. Shock, if ESPN's senior NBA insider breaks a late-night trade that sends one of the league's most valuable superstars to Los Angeles for a bag of peanuts.

Marcus Garrett News / Hoops Wire / September 20

Hornets sign Marcus Garrett, release Brandon Slater

The Hornets have added guard Marcus Garrett on a training camp deal and released forward Brandon Slater, the team announced. Garrett, 25, is expected to be on an Exhibit 10 contract, which could funnel him back to the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte’s G League affiliate.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

Ranking LaMelo Ball among NBA point guards entering 2025-26

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is a polarizing player among fans and analysts. Melo’s offensive talent is undeniable, and he’s one of the best first-round picks Charlotte has made in the last decade.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

One late free agent signing the Hornets should consider making

With training camp less than two weeks out, the Charlotte Hornets continue to trim their overcrowded roster. DaQuan Jeffries was waived this week, and he might not be the last player Charlotte moves on from in the coming days.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

Projecting Hornets rookie Liam McNeeley's stat profile and ceiling

The Charlotte Hornets are ecstatic about the rookies they brought in during this draft class. Of course, Kon Knueppel is the one that everyone is talking about after his fantastic Summer League performance.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 20

Predicting the opening night roster for the Charlotte Hornets

Late September to early October is one of the most stressful times in the life of an NBA player. With only a few short weeks left before training camp begins, teams are starting to make final moves to their rosters.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

1 Hornets player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp

The Charlotte Hornets head into their 2025-26 training camp with a lot to prove. Charles Lee went 19-63 in his first season as a head coach in the NBA.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 19

LaVar Ball reveals prosthetic limb after diabetes scare: ‘My boys kept me rolling’

LaVar Ball is back on his feet. The Big Baller Brand patriarch showed off his new prosthetic leg in a pair of Instagram videos this week, about seven months after part of his right leg was amputated because of a diabetes-related infection.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 19

How bad would it be if Charlotte Hornets' rookie Kon Knueppel was a bust?

It happens all the time. NBA prospects sometimes just don't pan out. Unfortunately, the Charlotte Hornets know way too much about that. The jury is still out on Tidjane Salaun, but he looks more like a bust than a future star.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 19

Where every Hornets first round pick is at from the last decade

The Charlotte Hornets have made their fair share of first-round selections over the last ten years. Suffice to say, there have been some hits, and there have been some misses.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Charlotte Hornets: Expectations For Each Rookie In 2025-26

Similar to other teams that had a top-five pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets had an incredibly successful draft. All four of the rookies that they selected even showcased their potential in the Las Vegas Summer League, a rite of passage for NBA novices.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

3 Charlotte Hornets trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Charlotte Hornets are at a fascinating crossroads in the 2025-26 NBA season. After years of wandering in the wilderness of rebuilding, plagued by inconsistency, bad injury luck, and questionable roster fits, they may finally be piecing together the kind of team that can break through the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / September 16

3 Trade Options the Charlotte Hornets Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

The Charlotte Hornets missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season last year as they continue to be stuck in a rebuild. Despite this, Charlotte has created a solid core led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges and they also made some notable additions to their roster this offseason.

Sion James News / NBA Draft on SI / September 13

Why Sion James Should Play a Rotational Role for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of a roster reconstruction, seeming to gear up for a potential playoff push after three consecutive seasons under the 30-win threshold.