Only time will tell if Kon Knueppel is the Hornets' missing piece.
Joe Mayo
This veteran was expected to play a key role in Charlotte this season.
Charlie Baduini
Charlotte has a serious opportunity to contend for a postseason return in a wide-open East, but that could hinge on the fit of All-Star LaMelo Ball and a top rookie draft pick.
Alex Kirschenbaum
Charlotte All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball's game might be too "wild" for him to level up to consistent greatness, an insider has claimed.
It's all love between the former roommates.
After trading away two centers in the offseason, the Hornets seemed thin at the center position. Enter Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Mack Baltes
Charlotte has inked the league's 2025 college scoring champion even as its preseason rolls on — but he's facing an uphill battle to actually make the roster.
This path has been a bit odd.
Billy Heyen
Charlotte is shortening up its roster before the regular season.
The Celtics trade away Jaylen Brown for LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster mock trade idea.
KD Jain
Devonte' Graham heading overseas.
A basketball icon finally won a ring.
Alex Walsh
What a strong start for the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft!
Rodney Knuppel
Gotta love Kon.
Channel, time, schedule to watch Kings vs. Hornets in Summer League finale.
Chirag Radhyan
The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets are set to matchup in the NBA Summer League Championship game from Las Vegas.
Hayden Victoria
The Charlotte Hornets are heading to the NBA Summer League Championship, after rallying past the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Get the lowdown ahead of the NBA Summer League semifinals today.
The Duke star is leading the way.
Beginning of a long-standing battle between former Blue Devils..
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel in the NBA Summer League.
If everyone stays healthy this coming season, the Charlotte Hornets might be a surprise team in the NBA. On Tuesday, they retained the services of veteran Tre Mann.
Dana Becker
It's a fraternal affair.
Great pick.
This Charlotte Hornets trade idea would be a home run. The Hornets need to trade Mark Williams ASAP.
Jeremy Kruger
Would mean two Duke players in Top 5.
This isn't good.
Dell Curry discussed Brandon Miller's career with the Charlotte Hornets moving forward after two successful debut campaigns.
Andrew Hughes
Could the Orlando Magic transform their offense with a blockbuster trade?
Colin Keane
Charlotte is in desperate need of some positive Hornets news. This Hornets trade proposal might anger some fans, but it is a bold and necessary step in the right direction.
The Dallas Mavericks might follow up their controversial 2024-25 with more bold moves this summer.
The Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz own the 4th and 5th picks in this draft, respectively, and have their eyes on one specific player from Duke.
Tyler Rourke
The Hornets have drafted two MVPs.
Who could it be then?
You'd think a bro might know something.
The nixed trade deadline deal between the Lakers and Hornets returned to haunt Los Angeles one final time in the 2024-25 season.
Gilbert McGregor
Charlotte could use this boost.
This would be an awesome pick-and-roll combo.
LaMelo isn't as bothered about the future as you might think.
LaMelo Ball and Puma are dropping the first-ever MB.04, and it just might be one of the best shoes for spring.
Jael Rucker
Lonzo is a good big bro.
Here's what happened to LaMelo Ball and why the Hornets guard will miss the rest of the NBA season.
Teddy Ricketson
The Charlotte Hornets have made a disappointing announcement regarding their star guard LaMelo Ball ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Nathaniel Holloway
The former NBA star spent 13 seasons in the league.
Daniel Chavkin
PUMA and LaMelo Ball are dropping new iterations of their popular LaFrancé shoe.
The Lakers host the Hornets on Wednesday, less than two weeks since their trade deadline trade that ultimately got rescinded. The Sporting News has all the odds, best bets and player prop recommendations for this East vs. West matchup.
Sloan Piva
Here's a look at how things went down and why everything fell through.
On Wednesday, the Lakers and Hornets will be the only two NBA teams in action. Here's why.
LaMelo Ball crushed the NBA All-Star Game fan vote, but he didn't make the final roster in the East.
Dan Treacy
The Charlotte Hornets have an avenue to add a dynamic young scorer to their developing nucleus in the upcoming open market.
Matthew Legros
The Charlotte Hornets traded away both of their best centers this season and could replenish their depth chart with a potential buyout candidate from the Toronto Raptors.
The former NBA player will make his televised debut during the 2025 All-Star Weekend.
Dean Simon
The Lakers pulled off two trades before the deadline to land Luka Doncic and Mark Williams — and both required much different packages.
Bryan Murphy
TSN's Steph Noh grades the Mark Williams deal for the Lakers and Hornets.
Stephen Noh
Los Angeles scored a major coup in its front court, acquiring the services of Hornets big Mark Williams via trade.
David Suggs
Hornets star forced from Monday's game after suffering yet another injury.
Andrew Katz
NBA fans and media voters reveal what they think of LaMelo Ball's All-Star candidacy
The Charlotte Hornets showman is having a ridiculous season, proving to everyone that he's one of the best point guards in the NBA when healthy.
The Charlotte Hornets could have the chance to land a generational talent in the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Los Angeles wildfires have been causing postponements of games in the area, including the Lakers.
LaMelo Ball's innovative plays don't always work out, but when they do, they're electric.
Devonte' Graham still holds the top spot for his 2021 game-winner as The Sporting News presents the longest game-winners in NBA history.
With plenty of talent to be had in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets will be able to speed up their rebuild.
Jonah Kubicek
The San Antonio Spurs might swing big on the trade market this coming month, but will the Charlotte Hornets cooperate?
The Charlotte Hornets could set the NBA world on fire by landing a talented Chicago Bulls guard with injury issues.
Caleb Hightower
The LA Clippers are serious about improving their roster before the trade deadline in order to contend.
LaMelo Ball is quickly turning into one of the best scorers in the NBA and is on track to lead the NBA in a category Stephen Curry has owned.
Despite being in a slump, the Charlotte Hornets could still make a push for a Play-In spot this season, especially if they can pull off a trade with the Utah Jazz for a trio of players.
The Charlotte Hornets could cash in on one of the league’s best players, although they would have to be very confident in the health of LaMelo Ball.
The Charlotte Hornets are still in the middle of a rebuild, but acquiring a former first-overall pick from the Portland Trail Blazers could help them improve.
The Charlotte Hornets have been better than expected this season, and they might be looking to seriously level up at the trade deadline by bringing in an All-Star scorer.
The Charlotte Hornets have one of the brightest futures in the NBA, assuming everyone remains healthy. A recently proposed mock trade would be a massive gamble but could build a dynasty.
Here is why the NBA league offices fined Ball for his postgame interview.
The Bucks head coach expressed his displeasure with the officials.
The Charlotte Hornets could drastically strengthen their roster by trading for a highly sought-after Chicago Bulls guard.
The Charlotte Hornets have been in rebuild mode over the past few seasons, but with their young stars developing, adding an All-Star forward from the New Orleans Pelicans could help them contend.
The Milwaukee Bucks are in need of some major additions at the trade deadline, but their options will be limited.
The Golden State Warriors will surely be checking in with the Charlotte Hornets this season about the availability of their superstar.
The Raptors face LaMelo Ball and the Hornets on Wednesday night in Charlotte. The Sporting News dives into this matchup and unveils its best bets and top props.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been trying to trade Khris Middleton, and now the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets could help bring the goal to fruition.
The Milwaukee Bucks could be calling the Charlotte Hornets as they look to initiate a roster reshuffling in response to Khris Middleton's unavailability.
The Los Angeles Lakers will be placing many calls to the Charlotte Hornets between now and February.
Steph Curry is currently a Golden State Warrior, but a former Warriors contributor hopes the three-point shooting maestro closes out his career with the Charlotte Hornets.
A former lottery pick of the Charlotte Hornets franchise was hopefully advised to stay off social media on Tuesday evening.
The proposed deal would see the Golden State Warriors upgrading at center and the New York Knicks adding another three-and-D piece.
The Charlotte Hornets are taking a chance on a former first-round draft pick to rekindle his career and provide depth for the 2024-25 season.
John Canady
The Charlotte Hornets may trade up in next week's NBA Draft to select Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard.
Anthony Pasciolla
Before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, Grant Williams played for both teams in the NBA Finals.
LaMelo Ball is facing a lawsuit from a Charlotte family that claims the Hornets star drove over a child's foot and broke it during a team event.
First reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday morning, the Hornets have signed Boston Celtics top assistant Charles Lee to a four-year deal. Lee will take over for Steve Clifford, who led Charlotte to a 21-61 record during the 2023-24 regular season.
Jeremy Vernon
A photo of LaMelo Ball's new back tattoo went viral on social media — and it is so ostentatious that some are wondering if it's real.
Kyle Irving
Lindsey Harding is in the running for an NBA head coaching job after the Hornets requested an interview. Here's what you need to know about Harding's background.
Charlotte enters the final stretch of the 2023-24 season with a new energy thanks to moves made at the trade deadline. The franchise's biggest reason to be optimistic, however, dates back to last year's NBA Draft.
The Hornets forward faced charges of a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property.
The Mavericks are having an active — and productive — trade deadline.
Oklahoma City will take on the expensive veteran and add key depth in the team's frontcourt.
Edward Sutelan
A few teams could emerge as potential landing spots for the wily veteran with championship DNA.
Here's what the Terry Rozier trade means for the Heat and Hornets.
Scott Rafferty
Trade season is heating up with the deadline weeks away.
Here is everything you need to know about the Spurs vs. Hornets, including television and streaming options.
Ryan Taylor
Here is why Miles Bridges is unable to travel to Canada and is expected to be unavailable for Monday night's game against the Raptors.
LaMelo Ball's injury misfortune continued on Nov. 26, being carried to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury against the Magic.
Miles Bridges suits up for Charlotte after missing the first 10 games of the 2023-24 season. Here is why he was suspended and why he is returning to play on Nov. 17.
Here is what NBA rules — and history — suggest as the reasoning for LaMelo Ball's tattoo cover-up.
The NBA announced that the Hornets forward had been suspended as a result of an alleged domestic violence incident involving the mother of his children.
The 25-year-old was issued an arrest warrant for allegedly violating a 10-year criminal protective order in relation to previous domestic violence charges.
Benyam Kidane
With media day and training camp for the 2023-24 season set to begin this week, Charlotte has elected to keep Jones away from the team, and there is "not currently a timetable" for his return.
Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant and Hornets forward Miles Bridges will each serve lengthy suspensions to begin the 2023-24 NBA season.
Dell probably would have started in today's NBA, but back in the 90s, 3-point shooting still wasn't totally embraced.
Bridges will look to resume his professional career after sitting out the entire 2022-23 campaign.
Jordan Greer
The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Wembanyama's Summer League debut.
Jones' dunk was one of the biggest highlights of Wembanyama's first game with the Spurs.
Jacob Camenker
As the Hornets look to build a future with Brandon Miller at the center, here's what should — and shouldn't — be taken away from his summer league play.
Could Wembanyama make his debut on Friday night against the Hornets? Here are the latest updates on his status.
The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.
The extension will keep LaMelo Ball in Charlotte through the 2028-29 NBA season.
Hornets fans were not happy with the franchise's selection of Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Sara Tidwell
With an incredible opportunity in front of them to acquire a franchise cornerstone, the Hornets are facing a lot of pressure to avoid another draft-day miss.
Brandon Miller came face-to-face with Jordan during his workout with the Hornets and says he got the full MJ experience.
Here's what we know about Michael Jordan's sale of the Hornets.
Jordan officially purchased a majority share in the franchise for $275 million in 2010.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are interested in acquiring a top pick and selecting G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson. What could New Orleans offer to Charlotte for the No. 2 pick?
After being cut by the Charlotte Hornets in 2021, Caleb Martin has gone from strength to strength as a member of the Miami Heat.
LaMelo Ball fractured his right ankle in a game against the Pistons on Feb. 27.
Sam Jarden
Kevin Durant's blockbuster move to Phoenix shook up the NBA and he made a splash in his Suns debut, showing exactly why they are billed as one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.
Kevin Durant has played with a number of future Hall of Famers in his NBA career. Devin Booker could be the next to join that list.
Thybulle finds a new home after struggling to find his footing in Philadelphia this season. The 25-year-old is averaging career lows across the board, including just 2.7 points in just 12.1 minutes per game.
The Hornets gave up 141 points in their home loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.
Kevin Skiver
LaMelo Ball reinjured the same ankle that kept him sidelined for the first 13 games of the season. Here's what we know about Ball's injury so far.
Here's everything we know about Watanabe's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Irving covered the swoosh with a hand-written message
"It's a really unfortunate situation for me and him," Barkley said. "I'm gonna do my job first and foremost because I can't criticize other coaches and general managers and give him a pass because he's my best friend."
Hayward missed eight games earlier this month with a shoulder injury and now looks set for a long stint on the sidelines.
Here's everything we know about LaMelo Ball's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Gordon Hayward's haircut is quite the sight to behold. The Hornets forward has a hair journey that dates back far beyond one questionably haircut.
Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?
Who are the biggest earners in the NBA when it comes to sneaker contracts?
Nick Metallinos
In signing a one-year deal with the Hornets, LiAngelo Ball gets an opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, LaMelo.
With everything that Ball has accomplished before his 21st birthday, it feels as though he is on a fast track to superstardom, but what does that next step entail?
For a second straight year, LiAngelo Ball will be a member of the Hornets' Summer League roster.
Miles Bridges was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles on felony domestic violence charges.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets have hired Steve Clifford to fill their head coaching vacancy.
The shrug emoji is the perfect descriptor for Michael Jordan's 2022 NBA Draft with the Charlotte Hornets.
Ananth Pandian
The Sporting News has you covered on the reported reasons why Kenny Atkinson stepped away from the Hornets gig and Charlotte's next steps.
Atkinson's defensive chops can raise the ceiling for a Hornets team brimming with potential.
Mike D'Antoni is one of the finalists to replace James Borrego in Charlotte. Would he be the right head coach for the Hornets?
"It's definitely unacceptable on my part. I take full responsibility," Bridges said.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Hornets on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.
Last season, the Hawks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This season, they'll have to win two Play-In games just to make the playoffs.
Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford heaped praise on emerging star LaMelo Ball while discussing where he would rank among point guards.
Yash Matange
By becoming injury replacement for the 2022 All-Star Game in Cleveland, LaMelo Ball becomes the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to have earned an All-Star spot.
LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray will replace the injured Kevin Durant and Draymond Green respectively at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland.
Carlan Gay
Courtesy of their 126-91 win in Brooklyn, the Boston Celtics have won 13 of their last 17 games. All of a sudden, they have found themselves tied for the seventh seed in the East and just 0.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Toronto Raptors.
After his Hornets nearly blew a 20-point lead, Michael Jordan's reaction at the Spectrum Center went viral on social media and possibly gave birth to yet another meme.
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Russell Westbrook had his best scoring game of the season, continuing a trend of impressive performances in James' absence.
Having won the previous three games by just a combined 12 points, Charlotte blew Wednesday's night wide-open with an offensive night for the record books.
Even though the Hornets lost the game against the Magic, LaMelo Ball provided a few "wow" highlights that were worthy of being selected as our All-Star Moment of the Night.
LaMelo Ball is making quite the All-Star case for himself, leading the Hornets with averages of 19.4 points, 7.6 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points against the Hornets on Saturday, but it wasn't enough for the Bucks to get the win.
Charlotte's Kelly Oubre Jr. and Indiana's Lance Stephenson both caught fire off the bench with some streaky shooting. But who did it best?
Appropriate for the NBA's landmark 75th season, Devonte' Graham rewrote history with his shot, sinking what is now the longest game-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history.
Despite being down seven players, the Hornets survived a 124-123 win over the Kings behind a frantic final seconds in Charlotte.
Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.
LaMelo Ball is one of five Hornets players to enter the NBA's health and safety protocols. What's next for the team?
Is Miles Bridges the frontrunner for Most Improved Player? The emerging star put together his latest big night, carrying the load for the shorthanded Hornets on the road in Atlanta.
Kane Pitman
Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues joined Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford during the NBA Hooper Vision live broadcast on NBA League Pass, giving special mention to LaMelo Ball.
Who is leading the pack for each major NBA award through the first quarter of the season?
Lonzo and LaMelo Ball went toe-to-toe for the third time in the NBA, with Lonzo and the Chicago Bulls coming out on top in an entertaining battle with the Charlotte Hornets.
The two Ball brothers will go head-to-head when Lonzo and the Bulls host LaMelo and the Hornets on Monday.
John Wall has not suited up for Houston this season but the Rockets are discussing having the five-time NBA All-Star resume playing in the near future.
The Charlotte Hornets are back among the Eastern Conference's top teams after winning eight of their last nine games, including five straight at home.
Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.
On the one-year anniversary of the 2020 NBA Draft, our Sporting News staff held a redraft of the lottery.
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to take the next step in 2021-22, with consistency on the defensive end a focus. Against Golden State, the young Hornets flashed their potential in an impressive fourth quarter display.
Wednesday is a jam-packed slate with 11 of the 13 NBA games on League Pass.
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
The Charlotte Hornets collapsed late against the LA Clippers, with LaMelo Ball going cold down the stretch. The rising star discussed his fourth quarter minutes postgame, in a continuation of of the young guard learning how to lead his squad.
Ball has looked the part of a franchise cornerstone early in his career — and left Warriors fans wondering what kind of impact he could have made on their team.
The 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year continues to trend upward, already proving doubters wrong by overcoming his biggest perceived weakness.
LaMelo Ball put on a show in the Charlotte Hornets season opener, pouring in 31 points to lead a stunning comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. Hornets fans showered Ball with 'MVP' chants, as the franchise tipped off 2021-22 with a big win.
The Greensboro Swarm are set to begin the G League season with a Ball brother on the roster following reports LiAngelo Ball has signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Southeast Division is in for a competitive year with the Hawks returning nearly the same roster that went to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the Heat adding Kyle Lowry and the Hornets loading up with new pieces. Who will emerge as the division's best?
With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.
Micah Adams
Rozier will make $26.6M in the final year of his new contract.
Charles Barkley is off to a rough start with his postseason predictions.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Hornets vs. Pacers, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.
Ball filled up the stat sheet in Charlotte's 107-94 win over Detroit, totaling 11 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes
Nets star Kyrie Irving will be available Thursday, but he won't be joined by the other members of Brooklyn's "Big Three."
Tom Gatto
After the Trail Blazers' 123-111 win over the Hornets on Monday night, Anthony ended the strange conversation about his status as the true "Melo" of the NBA.
Sacramento is 1-10 in its last 11 games and is now coming off a stunning collapse at home against Charlotte.
The Golden State forward was tossed for arguing a key timeout call by officials late in the game.
LaMelo Ball had a forgettable Hornets debut, but has shown his class since then.
Stats Perform News
James Borrego also called Ball a "special player" after the Hornets rookie became the youngest person to post a triple-double in NBA history.
Brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball will meet in the NBA for the first time on Friday when the Pelicans host the Hornets.
LaMelo Ball's NBA career is just underway, but he got a marquee win Wednesday night as the Hornets beat Luka Doncic's Mavericks by 19 points.
After an injury-plagued spell with the Celtics, Gordon Hayward is already on the mend with the Hornets.
Ball had several highlight assists but didn't make a single shot from the field in his first NBA action.
Jacob Hancock
Gordon Hayward moves to Charlotte along with second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 in exchange for a protected 2022 second-round pick. The deal also creates a massive traded player exception for Boston.
LaVar once said he could beat Jordan in a game of 1-on-1. With Jordan's Charlotte Hornets drafting LaMelo, rumors of a pay-per-view showdown have resurfaced.
