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Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Hornets Rookie Is Turning Heads Early In NBA Season

The Charlotte Hornets might not be ready for a championship run yet, but they are showing some promise. One of their most promising players is rookie star Kon Knueppel, who has been putting up encouraging stats during his first year. Evan Sidery summed up what makes Knueppel so special on soc...

Brandon Marcus • 8 months ago

Minnesota Timberwolves v Charlotte Hornets

NBA Insider Has Strong Belief About LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball might be one of the most exciting guards in the league, but fans want to see more from him. Since coming into the league five seasons ago, his Charlotte Hornets have repeatedly fallen painfully short of their goals. However, many people still have great faith in Ball. Zach Lowe re...

Brandon Marcus • 8 months ago

Minnesota Timberwolves v Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball Reveals Thoughts About Feeling Pressure

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets might be on the verge of the most important season of his career. Many people say the stakes couldn't be higher, but Ball doesn't seem to mind. Speaking about expectations and pressure, Ball said it doesn't cross his mind. "I don't really have no pressure....

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

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Charlotte Hornets v Sacramento Kings

Hornets Urge LaMelo Ball To Embrace Bigger Team Role

The Charlotte Hornets are sick and tired of being one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, and they want to change that in 2025-26. Because of that, they will turn to LaMelo Ball and ask more of him. “Among the things to keep an eye out for in 2025-26: LaMelo Ball’s leadership. As th...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

Utah Jazz v Atlanta Hawks

Collin Sexton Has Decided On His Jersey Number With Hornets

After three seasons with the Utah Jazz, Collin Sexton is on the move again, this time settling with the Charlotte Hornets. The future could be very bright in Charlotte for Sexton, and he is already making choices about what's next for him. According to Etienne Catalan, Sexton will wear No. 8...

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

Hornets Are Reportedly Open To Trading Veteran Guard

Just a year ago, it seemed like Josh Green might become a vital part of the Charlotte Hornets' roster. Now, he may be leaving for a different team. According to Evan Sidery, the Hornets are "open" to trading Green, who they received from the Dallas Mavericks last summer. "Green had a down yea...

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago

Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Analyst Believes Hornets Rookie Will 'Transition Well' To NBA

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Kon Knueppel just had a wonderful run through the NBA Summer League, leading his Charlotte Hornets all the way to the championship. Will his great work in the Summer League translate into an explosive rookie season? Writing on X, Jake Weinbach had huge praise for Knueppel, saying he has a "ni...

2025 NBA Summer League - Charlotte Hornets v Dallas Mavericks

Kon Knueppel Gets Honest About Winning Summer League MVP

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Did Sunday night confirm that the Charlotte Hornets got one of the best players in the draft? Kon Knueppel was on a tear during the team's Summer League showdown against the Sacramento Kings, knocking down 21 points as well as a deft three-pointer in the last minute of the championship game....

Dallas Mavericks v Sacramento Kings - Play-In Tournament

Klay Thompson Sends Message To Hornets Rookie

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has the chance to become one of the best young three-point shooters in the league. In a few years, his work on the court could lead to comparisons to many great NBA icons, such as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. A new video shared online by r/CharlotteHorn...

Dallas Mavericks v Charlotte Hornets

Hornets Make Major Contract Decision With Josh Okogie

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago The Charlotte Hornets had a difficult decision to make with Josh Okogie, and they just made it. According to Michael Scotto, the Hornets have now waived Okogie. His $7.75 million salary was set to be guaranteed this week unless Charlotte dropped him from their very crowded roster. Now, Okogie...

Philadelphia 76ers v Charlotte Hornets

Paul George Takes A Jab At Hornets

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Things didn't go well for the Charlotte Hornets last season. In fact, things haven't gone well for the team in a long time. While speaking about the Hornets, NBA star Paul George had nothing complimentary to share. “I’m not picking Charlotte just because there’s no winning culture there. My c...

Insider Says Hornets Got A 'Steal' In NBA Draft

Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago The Charlotte Hornets were one of the biggest winners of the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. First, they got the best sharpshooter in this class by landing Duke star Kon Knueppel. Then, they landed two first-round selections in a deal for big man Mark Williams. They later used that pick on...

Hornets Veteran Underwent Successful Shoulder Surgery

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets are hoping next season looks much better than the last, which means they will need aggression, consistency, and health. On Friday, the team announced some news related to the health of one of their players. The Hornets said that Josh Green underwent surgery to address in...

Minnesota Timberwolves v Charlotte Hornets

NBA Insider Reveals What Agents Are Saying About LaMelo Ball

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets might have a problem with their lead player. On a recent podcast episode, Zach Lowe talked about LaMelo Ball and the negative impact he may be having on his team and their attempts to recruit new talent. "You have some agents who are like, 'I don't know if I want to have...

Utah Jazz v Charlotte Bobcats

Draft Prospect Reportedly Didn't Work Out With Hornets For 1 Reason

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to make a splash in the upcoming NBA draft, but they may have a tough time. That's because a new report from Mike Lacett, via NBACentral, says that one draft lottery prospect didn't want to work out for the Hornets because he didn't want to play with LaMelo Ba...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 03: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during the second half of a basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement

LaMelo Ball's New Tattoos Are Going Viral

Andrew Elmquist • 1 year ago The Ball family has been a part of the NBA media for the better part of a decade. LaVar, their boisterous father, has never been shy about his sons' accolades and achievements, doing whatever he can to highlight them. Their shoe line and clothing brand were both ways to capitalize on their hy...

Houston v Duke

2 NBA Teams Are Showing Interest In Versatile Guard Prospect

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Every team wants Cooper Flagg in the upcoming NBA draft, but the Dallas Mavericks will most certainly acquire him. However, there are other young players, including those who played with Flagg, showing a lot of promise. According to Krysten Peek, both the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz are i...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets stands on the court during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 24, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

LaMelo Ball Gets Honest About Trade Rumors

Robert Marvi • 1 year ago After the Charlotte Hornets suffered through another miserable season, there are rumors that they could trade guard LaMelo Ball. Ball averaged 25.2 points and 7.4 assists per game this season but shot just 40.5 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from 3-point range and continues to be inj...

Minnesota Timberwolves v Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball Reportedly Wants To Be In A Winning Situation

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago LaMelo Ball is one of the most thrilling point guards in the NBA but his team is a mess. Once again, the Charlotte Hornets aren't going to the playoffs this year and there are questions about what the future will look like. Additionally, there is speculation about how long Ball will stick aro...

Charlotte Hornets v Sacramento Kings

Jusuf Nurkic Says He’s Still In His Prime

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago It has been a challenging few years for Jusuf Nurkic of the Charlotte Hornets. After playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Nurkic was sent to the Phoenix Suns but he never really meshed with that team and recently moved to the Hornets. His numbers have dipped and some people have criticized...

Hornets Are On A Historically Bad Losing Streak

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets are going through a rough patch right now. Charles Lee's team hasn't been competitive in the last three games. As shown by NBA Central on X (via CBS Sports), they just logged the worst three-game stretch in NBA history. https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/189476338...

Philadelphia 76ers v Charlotte Hornets

Hornets Announce Mark Williams' Status For Wednesday's Game

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago It's been a wild week for Mark Williams. Just days after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Charlotte Hornets, he was back with his original team because the Lakers denied the trade. There is still great controversy about that move, but Williams is figuring out how to move forwar...

Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards

Dalton Knecht Has Decided On His New Jersey Number With Hornets

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago After a few promising months with the Los Angeles Lakers, rookie star Dalton Knecht is making his first move in the NBA. Knecht was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the deal that brought Mark Williams to Los Angeles. On Friday morning, Etienne Catalan reported that Knecht will wear...

Charlotte Hornets Media Day

Josh Green Reveals Why Hornets Have Been Playing Well

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Just a few weeks ago, the Charlotte Hornets suffered through a ten-game losing streak. But they have been looking much better lately and have won five of their last eight games. On Monday morning, Josh Green spoke to Rod Boone about what the team is doing right. He said the entire squad is bu...

Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball Sends A Clear Message About His Ability

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago LaMelo Ball's offensive output has greatly increased this season and he is averaging 29.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. After a few years out of the mix, Ball is back in contention for a spot in the NBA All-Star Game. Ball feels that he deserves a sp...

Dallas Mavericks v Charlotte Hornets

Kyrie Irving Reveals His Honest Thoughts About LaMelo Ball

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets snuck past the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, beating them 110-105 behind the power of LaMelo Ball. Speaking of Ball, Dallas' Kyrie Irving talked about him to Joey Mistretta and the press after the game. “He's got good pedigree… He comes from a family that has pros......

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

LaMelo Ball Is Making NBA History This Season

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets just won their tenth game of the NBA season. They've played 38 games. However, as much as they have struggled, their star, LaMelo Ball, continues to shine bright. To put it in context, Underdog shed light on just how rare and great of a season he's having. He's one of ju...

Utah Jazz v Charlotte Bobcats

Insider Believes Hornets Veteran Will Soon Be Traded

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets shook things up on Wednesday when they parted ways with Nick Richards, who was sent to the Phoenix Suns. Is that the end of their deals before the trade deadline? Evan Sidery doesn't think so, and on Thursday morning he reported that Cody Martin "will be next on the move...

Suns, Hornets Are Discussing Interesting Trade

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Phoenix Suns want a new big man. Jusuf Nurkic has fallen from grace after some disappointing play this season, and he's been out of the rotation as a whole over the past couple of games. According to a report by Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, the Suns already have a target to replace him....

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a call during the first half of a basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center on November 16, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

LaMelo Ball Had Honest Admission About His Draft Preference

Matthew Peralta • 1 year ago The Charlotte Hornets remain one of the worst teams in the NBA, but they do have some stars they can build around in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The Ball-Miller combination is showing real signs of progress during its second year, meaning the Hornets can now focus on improving the roster...

Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Hornets Are Open To Trading Veteran Guard

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago It's been years since the Charlotte Hornets have been viewed as legitimate contenders for the playoffs and they want to change that. But what will be their best approach to making that happen? Writing on X, Evan Sidery said the Hornets are open to the idea of trading Vasilije Micic for second...

Utah Jazz v Charlotte Bobcats

Hornets Are Reportedly Open To Trading Veteran Forward

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago The Charlotte Hornets have been on the cusp of playoff contention for several years, and fans have been pleading with the front office to commit to the changes needed to make them one of the most exciting teams in the East. There is promise there, but the Hornets might need a bit more to beco...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after he is fouled and injured during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center on October 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hornets Announce Details Of LaMelo Ball's Injury

Ernesto Cova • 2 years ago It didn't take long before LaMelo Ball proved to be a unique NBA player. He took the league by storm right out of the gate. His flashy moves and passes and his unconscious shot-making, which some claimed wouldn't translate to the pros, made him one of the finest entertainers in the game. That...