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LaMelo Ball made his thoughts on his triple-double performance clear after the Charlotte Hornets’ 139-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening. In 35 minutes of action, Ball filled up the stat sheet. He finished with a triple-double of 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, […]

The Charlotte Hornets came painfully close to pulling off a much-needed win, but it all unraveled in the final moments, and LaMelo Ball was right in the middle of it. With just 38 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers were tied. LaMelo had the ball at the top of the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to get back in the win column on Sunday against the Washington Wizards, following a heartbreaking loss on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hornets suffered a major injury blow on Saturday when Brandon Miller left the game due to a shoulder injury and did not return. Now, the Hornets […]

TheBriaCharlotte Hornets were looking to improve to 2-0 on the season as they squared off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, but to get the win, they’re going to have to do so short-handed. Hornets wing Brandon Miller suffered a shoulder injury against the 76ers and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aiming to reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. All eyes are on LaMelo Ball to lead a young roster to a successful season, as the front office has acquired several intriguing long-term options over the past several years. However, former NBA player turned analyst Chandler Parsons […]

It was an explosive start to the season, as the Charlotte Hornets’ offense went off in a 136-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Amazingly, all five starters for Charlotte hit double digits, while four bench players also had 10 or more points in the Hornets’ season opener. The Hornets’ Kon Knueppel described the scoring, detailing […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025-26 campaign with historically low expectations. They looked the part of a tanking team during Wednesday’s season-opener. Jordi Fernandez’s squad fell 136-117 to a Charlotte Hornets team that also projects to be one of the worst in the league. The new-look Nets put forth a putrid defensive effort before a […]

The Charlotte Hornets could not have asked for a better start to their season or from their two rookies, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Kon Knueppel. Both made their NBA debuts in front of a sellout crowd of 19,516 at Spectrum Center and immediately showed why the franchise believes they are part of its future. Knueppel and […]

Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie is officially headed overseas after signing with FC Bayern Basketball, the club announced Thursday in a press release. The 11-year NBA veteran joins the reigning German champions just days after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season. Dinwiddie, 32, signed a deal with Bayern through the […]

The Charlotte Hornets inked veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year, $3.6 million contract in the summer, but they will be entering the 2025-26 NBA season without him on the roster. Dinwiddie was released by Charlotte less than a week before the start of the new NBA campaign, as the team needed to shed a […]

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to open the 2025‑26 NBA season, guard LaMelo Ball appears to be entering the perfect alignment of personal growth and team context to deliver a breakout campaign. Ball, now 24, posted solid numbers during the Hornets’ five‑game preseason slate: 17.3 points, 5.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game while shooting […]

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie just three months after signing him in free agency, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move was made Thursday as the team prepares to finalize its roster ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season opener next week. Dinwiddie, an 11-year NBA veteran, signed a one-year deal with […]

The Charlotte Hornets have the potential to be one of the most entertaining teams in the NBA this season regardless of how many games they win. The Hornets’ preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday was filled with highlight reel plays including a LaMelo Ball lob to Miles Bridges on the break. LaMelo Ball […]

The Charlotte Hornets are a team that has an intriguing mix of young talent and veterans coming into the 2025-26 season. And if the Hornets want to be successful this year, they are going to need big seasons from both LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, who connected on a lob pass from Ball leading to […]

LaMelo Ball continues to earn praise from teammates for his work ethic and character, yet across the NBA, rumors and skepticism continues to grow around the Charlotte Hornets star. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, several league insiders question whether LaMelo Ball can truly anchor a winning franchise. The conversation surfaced on The Hoop Collective podcast. […]

Throughout its 35 years of existence, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has had some thrilling highs and some very unforgettable lows. Even then, despite being the team responsible for posting the worst winning percentage in a single season in NBA history, many exciting players have laced up their sneakers for a franchise most known for its […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off its preseason with a 135-114 win on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. After a competitive training camp for the champion Thunder, Oklahoma City saved its starters along with most of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, which didn’t make the trip to Charleston, South Carolina. MVP Shai […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an interesting offseason, using their first round draft picks to select Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley in an attempt to infuse some more young talent into what was last year one of the worst rosters in the NBA. The Hornets haven’t been particularly great at drafting over the last several […]

Every NBA season delivers a surprise. Sometimes it’s a team suddenly vaulting into playoff contention after years in the lottery. Sometimes it’s an unheralded role player becoming indispensable to a contender. But the most compelling storylines often come from rookies: young prospects who, against expectation, prove themselves to be NBA-ready faster than anyone imagined. In […]

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. However, LaMelo Ball’s injury was one of many that he had to contend with. With training camp looming, he has a lot of decisions to make, […]

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. For a franchise that […]

After years of being stuck in NBA purgatory, the Charlotte Hornets enter the 2025-26 season with a clearer identity and a refreshed direction. Last year’s 19-63 record left them near the bottom of the Eastern Conference yet again, but for once, the losses didn’t feel empty. Under new ownership and the patient guidance of top […]

With the growing popularity of the Nike Dunk in mainstream culture over the last few years, it has opened the door for Nike to experiment with one of their most reliable and tried models to date. Recently, we saw Lakers’ Kobe Bryant honored with an anticipated Lower Merion-themed release. Now, Nike takes things one step […]

One of the big reasons why the Charlotte Hornets coveted Charles Lee as a head coaching candidate in 2024 is because he won an NBA championship as an assistant for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. He is following a similar philosophy regarding the latest addition to his staff. Former Villanova and Fordham head […]

The Charlotte Hornets finally seem to be turning the corner. After years of being stuck in mediocrity, the franchise used the 2025 offseason to inject new life into the team. With a mix of promising rookies like Kon Knueppel, veteran signings such as Spencer Dinwiddie and Mason Plumlee, and rising stars in LaMelo Ball, Brandon […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Charlotte Hornets had a clear objective: surround their young core with enough talent and stability to finally crawl out of the Eastern Conference’s basement. After years of missed opportunities, injuries, and roster imbalances, the front office took decisive action. Their biggest move came early, a trade with the […]

There’s no doubt about Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s elite-level talent. The question has always been about his durability. But despite his injury-riddled career, Ball has never stopped trying to improve. Just ask Hornets forward Grant Williams. Since being traded to Charlotte in 2024, Williams has witnessed Ball’s character and work ethic. The All-Star guard […]

PUMA announced the release of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s fifth signature shoe with their brand, the MB.05 World Tour. “Inspired by Ball’s rockstar status on and off the court,” PUMA said when announcing the end-of-August release. “Available in fluorescent pink with iridescent detailing throughout, including barbed wire as a nod to his iconic tattoos, […]

After finishing the 2024-25 season with a 19-63 record, the Charlotte Hornets started their offseason with more questions than answers. Questions about LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller’s health moving forward, Mark Williams’ status with the Hornets, and will the team will have an impactful offseason in general. A few months later, a Hornets’ front office […]

LAS VEGAS – Tre Mann was one of several Charlotte Hornets sitting courtside in July to support the team’s Summer League squad. He entered UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Friday night in one of his ‘signature’ looks. Mann’s USA Basketball ‘Dream Team’ jersey stands out first. Everything from the mesh itself to Charles Barkley’s […]

After years of meandering in the NBA’s no-man’s land, never quite good enough to contend, never bad enough to rebuild fully, the Charlotte Hornets finally made assertive moves in the 2025 offseason. They addressed the glaring instability in their backcourt. They patched up the center rotation. They even added some veteran leadership. However, they missed […]

The last time the Charlotte Hornets won a series in the playoffs, LaMelo Ball was only a year old, while Brandon Miller wasn’t even born yet. The Hornets beat the Orlando Magic in the first round in 2002 before succumbing to the New Jersey Nets in the conference semifinals. Since then, the franchise has only […]

As much as the Charlotte Hornets struggled for much of the 2024-25 season, finishing with a dreadful 19-63 record, there is reason to be hopeful considering that they at least have the makings of a good, ascending young core. Brandon Miller, in particular, made plenty of strides last season, averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and […]

The Charlotte Hornets recently made history by winning their first-ever title in the NBA Summer League, but somehow, it is the fiery story involving star LaMelo Ball that has gotten more attention. In fact, it has been tattooed on everyone’s mind. With that lame pun out of the way, a tattoo artist based in California […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a strong draft in selecting Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner. They also were able to add Liam McNeely via trade with the Phoenix Suns involving Mark Williams. As the Hornets look to shape their roster for the upcoming season, finding talent on the margins is key. The Hornets made […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one clear goal — to turn the page. After years of mediocrity, mismanagement, and mounting losses, the Hornets needed a spark. That spark may have arrived in the form of Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who just capped off a […]

The Charlotte Hornets are been stuck in mediocrity for years, but the franchise finally appears to have a clear direction and is hoping to change its ways. Kon Knueppel and KJ Simpson are hoping to be big parts of the changes happening in Charlotte over the next few seasons. Behind a strong game from Knueppel, […]

What does it mean to be in the NBA? This is a question many rookies, especially top draft picks like Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Kon Knueppel, learn the answer to during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Over the years, NBA Summer League has blossomed into more than just a scouting event. All 30 […]

The Charlotte Hornets made franchise history in winning their first-ever championship in the NBA Summer League, marking the first time they’ve won a championship of any variety. After years of sub-par seasons and a disappointed fan base, things could be looking up for the Hornets as they foster a new crop of young talent. First-round […]