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Oct 23, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid (0) during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hornets' controversial Naz Reid benching isn't the red flag it seems to be

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 29, 2026

Moussa Diabate is unlocking Hornets' potential on both ends of the floor

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 28, 2026

Brandon Miller's career night an awe-inspiring reminder of superstar potential

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 27, 2026

Hornets are already proving why they were right to trade LaMelo Ball

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 27, 2026

Oct 11, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) warms up against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Hornets opener confirms Brandon Miller's primary hurdle to becoming a true No. 1

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 22, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid (0) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Hornets' Naz Reid instantly confirms he should've been a starter many years ago

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 11, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid (0) looks on during warm ups against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Hornets have positioned Naz Reid for the All-Star leap Wolves never allowed

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Hornets have given Brandon Miller tools to run away with Most Improved Player

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 19, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) reacts to a call late in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Brandon Miller is Hornets' key to being right in the post-LaMelo Ball world

Jack Simone

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Sep 22, 2026

Dorian Finney-Smith, Houston Rockets

Hornets fleece yet another West team as they execute brilliant trade

Josh Cornelissen

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Jul 4, 2026

LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets

Hornets trade away LaMelo Ball to make a bold Kon Knueppel statement

Josh Cornelissen

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) reacts to chatter from Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) on the bench during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hornets make their belief in Moussa Diabate loud and clear

Eric Smith

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Jun 2, 2026

Apr 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) dribbles the ball up court against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Lakers are facing the music on draft bust that the Hornets know inside out

Eric Smith

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Jun 2, 2026

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) speaks to a tv reporter after receiving the western Conference MVP trophy after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Hornets were one Victor Wembanyama pick away from changing their future

Eric Smith

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Jun 1, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) arrives at the arena before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Former Hornet Terry Rozier’s gambling situation just got much worse

Eric Smith

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May 28, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel’s lone third-place ROY vote says everything you need to know

Eric Smith

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May 27, 2026

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts in the second quarter against the New York Knicks during game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Analytically, the Hornets dwarfed Kenny Atkinson’s Cavaliers in surprising ways

Eric Smith

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May 26, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates with guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Moving LaMelo Ball’s closest Hornets teammate could lead to fallout

Eric Smith

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May 25, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after making a basket during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

This Hornets trade idea sounds brilliant until you weigh the risks

Eric Smith

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May 25, 2026

Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

One surprising flaw is holding Ryan Kalkbrenner back on the Hornets

Eric Smith

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May 23, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets bench after a time out by Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hornets’ future just got shockingly bright after ESPN’s latest asset rankings

Eric Smith

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May 22, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Brandon Miller’s extension is quietly becoming the Hornets’ most alarming problem

Eric Smith

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May 21, 2026

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson’s rise leave Hornets with tough pill to swallow

Eric Smith

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May 20, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

3 blockbuster trade targets for the Hornets in 2026

Eric Smith

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May 18, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) smiles and gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Sacramento King during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Jeff Peterson’s biggest gamble changed the trajectory of the Hornets

Eric Smith

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May 18, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (right) speaks with Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (left) before the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel has a chance to do something Cooper Flagg can’t achieve in 2027

Eric Smith

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May 17, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) looks to pass during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 Hornets that are untradable going into the 2026-27 season

Eric Smith

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May 14, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee watches from the sideline as they take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Hornets cannot repeat same mistake with Charles Lee’s extension

Eric Smith

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May 8, 2026

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