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Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) handles the ball during the second half during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Moussa Diabate’s deserved award lays blueprint for Hornets’ identity

Eric Smith

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Apr 30, 2026

Cooper Flagg over Kon Knueppel for ROY feels like voters watched different seasons

Eric Smith

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Apr 27, 2026

Voting shows Luka Doncic may have robbed Kon Knueppel of Rookie of the Year

Maxwell Ogden

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Apr 27, 2026

Hornets face make-or-break Tidjane Salaun decision that could end in costly mistake

Eric Smith

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) talks with a reporter after the game with the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Ayo Dosunmu just showed why the Hornets should’ve gone all-in for two Bulls

Eric Smith

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Apr 26, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Hornets fans are suddenly smiling about the Jalen Duren trade

Eric Smith

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Apr 25, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The 3 biggest positives of the Charlotte Hornets’ season

Eric Smith

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Apr 24, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Scoot Henderson’s breakout makes Hornets’ draft decision harder to explain

Eric Smith

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) shoots at pregame warm ups against the Miami Heat during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel gets stamp of approval from another rookie of the year

Eric Smith

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) reacts during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Hornets can’t contend until they solve this one uncomfortable truth

Eric Smith

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Hornets still don’t have an answer to their burning LaMelo Ball question

Eric Smith

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Apr 18, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) fist pumps with forward Moussa Diabaté (14) during the first quarter during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Miles Bridges holds eccentric record that makes total sense to Hornets fans

Eric Smith

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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) passes the ball to forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel’s wake-up call hits at the absolute worst time for the Hornets

Eric Smith

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Apr 15, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) is given a prime award after the second half overtime win during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball delivers polarizing apology for game-changing play on Bam Adebayo

Eric Smith

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Coby White just earned a label that could change everything for the Hornets

Eric Smith

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Apr 14, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) smiles as he dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel are becoming something that could change everything for the Hornets

Eric Smith

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Apr 13, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Hornets exhausting path to the NBA playoffs is officially locked-in

Eric Smith

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Apr 12, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Liam McNeeley (33) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Hornets completely vindicated for Liam McNeeley selection after G League championship

Eric Smith

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Apr 12, 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

Doc Rivers says what every Hornets fan thinks in Kon Knueppel vs Cooper Flagg ROY debate

Eric Smith

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Apr 10, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during a break in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Hornets have a Miles Bridges-sized elephant in the room to address

Eric Smith

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) shown on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid’s injury opens unexpected door for Hornets’ playoff push

Eric Smith

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Hornets playoff rotation battle may have surprising casualty

Eric Smith

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) meet after the game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown sends brazen statement that Hornets fans can embrace

Eric Smith

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Apr 8, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and-one celebrates a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball’s extraordinary play has the Hornets’ asking crucial question

Eric Smith

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Apr 5, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Suns are learning precisely what the Hornets always knew about Mark Williams

Eric Smith

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball utilized his best skill at the perfect time for Hornets

Eric Smith

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee yells instructions from the sideline during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Hornets could land ideal matchup in the first round of playoffs

Eric Smith

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hornets just made shocking step that elites always do before a true breakout

Eric Smith

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Apr 1, 2026

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