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The Charlotte Hornets are looking to keep their winning ways going into the second half of the season, and they have a matchup against the Houston Rockets. Both of these teams saw each other a little while before the All-Star break, and the Hornets walked away with the win. This time around, the Hornets will […]

The Charlotte Hornets are returning from the All-Star break, and they’ll be facing off against the Houston Rockets. The second half of the season will be key for the Hornets, as they were one of the hottest teams in the league for a few weeks and climbed up to the ninth seed in the Eastern […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was recently involved in a car accident in Uptown. The released video shows Ball’s Hummer hitting a car as both were driving through an intersection. The car Ball hit immediately stopped, the driver got out, and walked over to the Hornets’ guard to see if he was okay. Footage […]

The Charlotte Hornets already know they have one of the best shooters in the NBA in rookie guard Kon Knueppel. The rest of the league got to witness that first-hand at the 2026 3-Point Contest. Knueppel is the only rookie in the 2026 shootout and represented himself well in the first round. The 20-year-old put […]

Reggie Miller made a bold prediction regarding Charlotte Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel’s chances in the 2026 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Knueppel will be one of the eight players taking part in the entertaining event. The rookie has shined as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league, even […]

Draymond Green weighed in on the recent altercation between Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, suggesting Diabate did not truly intend to fight during the on-court confrontation. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran questioned Diabate’s actions during the sequence that led […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate issued a public apology Wednesday following his involvement in a bench-clearing altercation during Monday night’s 110-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons, a defeat that snapped Charlotte’s nine-game winning streak. Diabate shared a statement on Instagram addressing the organization and its supporters after the incident, which resulted in multiple suspensions. “To […]

The NBA has officially handed down significant disciplinary actions following the intense physical altercation between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons. According to a league statement, Isaiah Stewart received the harshest penalty with a seven-game suspension for leaving the bench area and engaging in the fight, a decision influenced by his history of unsportsmanlike […]

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets were involved in a fight a few days ago that included several players from each team. There was a good chance that some punishments would be handed down, and the league recently gave out suspensions to the players, according to a statement. “Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been […]

Last night’s brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets has dominated the NBA news cycle, especially since suspensions are certain to come for several participants in the fight. But Jalen Duren, following the incident for which he was ejected, gave a level-headed response to the fracas. “Just an overly competitive game, emotions flaring,” Duren […]

The Detroit Pistons cooled off one of the hottest teams in the NBA, defeating the Charlotte Hornets, 110-104. However, an intense scuffle between four players overshadowed the Pistons’ road victory. Detroit center Jalen Duren shoved Charlotte big man Moussa Diabate in the face after a hard foul in the third quarter. Both players exchanged swings […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons made waves on Monday. The teams got involved in a nasty brawl that spread out all over the basketball floor. Hornets star Brandon Miller was quick to move on from talking about it with reporters postgame. “What was it like? It was fun. Next question,” Miller said postgame to […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons’ brawl on Monday night came as a result of an altercation between Moussa Diabate and Jalen Duren, with the former letting his frustrations get the better of him as he scrambled to try and land a punch on the Pistons big man. With most of the peacemakers focused on […]

The Charlotte Hornets saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night in a heated affair against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. The Pistons were playing physical basketball against the Hornets all night long, which triggered an all-out brawl in the third quarter that saw the likes of Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabate, […]

Sion James made an impressive halfcourt shot during the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has been productive with his perimeter shooting and playmaking, being a solid contributor off the bench for Charlotte. The young guard […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons took “physical basketball” to a whole new level on Monday night, and head coach Charles Lee finally reached his breaking point. In a game that already featured a full-scale brawl and four player ejections, Charles Lee found himself headed to the locker room early after a heated exchange with […]

The Charlotte Hornets came into Monday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with one of the better records in the 2026 calendar year, making it a big game against the best team in the Eastern Conference. But things got ugly in the 3rd quarter that led to multiple ejections. With 7:09 left in the third […]

Coming out of UCLA, Lonzo Ball was one of the most hyped NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. He was a highlight waiting to happen in high school at Chino Hills, which led to him becoming an amateur basketball sensation. Ball would go on to become the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […]

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […]

Pat Connaughton has scored zero points in 12 total minutes during the Charlotte Hornets’ nine-game winning streak, but the franchise appreciates the veteran guidance and energetic presence he brings to the locker room. Just five days after waiving him, the hottest team in the NBA is re-signing the 33-year-old wing, per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, as they’re currently on a nine-game winning streak. They also got better at the trade deadline, acquiring Coby White from the Chicago Bulls. There were also some other trades they made, as they were a part of a three-team trade with […]

There are new adjustments on Coby White’s trade from the Chicago Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets due to his current injury. White’s time with the Bulls, who selected him seventh overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, came to an end after seven seasons. Chicago sent him and Mike Conley to Charlotte for Ousmane Dieng and […]

If someone said before the season that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the hottest teams in the NBA, the prediction would have been laughable. Well, the Hornets are the ones laughing now. The Hornets notched their eighth straight win after stinging the Houston Rockets, 109-99, at Toyota Center on Thursday. According to ESPN, […]

Recently, the Charlotte Hornets decided to shake things up by trading for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The move comes amid Charlotte’s seven-game winning streak, which has vaulted them up the Eastern Conference standings and near the postseason line. Now, more information is coming to light about White’s […]

The Chicago Bulls are starting to look a lot different as a result of seven trades at the time of the deadline. One of those big moves was trading Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets. Since 2019, White has been a fan favorite, and his void will be hard to fill. One of those who […]

The Charlotte Hornets, as a result of their busy trade deadline maneuvering, have had to do some housekeeping. Forced to waive a player in the aftermath of their dealings, they decided to cut veteran guard Pat Connaughton loose, as reported by ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Connaughton has played in only 22 games for the […]

The Charlotte Hornets continue to be active on the trade market. Earlier in the day, they sent Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls for Coby White and Mike Conley — giving them extra scoring punch off the bench. But they’re not done making moves just yet if their trade […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls engaged in another three-way trade. This time with the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder. It was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. As a result, Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. are heading to Charlotte. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng are making their […]

The NBA trade deadline is starting to heat up, and the Chicago Bulls have had their hands in most of the chaos. After trading Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics, a day later, they traded Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets in part of a three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Shams […]

The Charlotte Hornets pulled off their first move of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday in acquiring Chicago Bulls guards Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. The trade was part of a three-team deal between the Thunder and the Chicago Bulls that involved Mike Conley Jr. and Coby […]

Entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Cooper Flagg was supposed to be the clear Rookie of the Year winner and the Charlotte Hornets were supposed to miss the playoffs. Both of those things may very well be true by season’s end, but thanks to Kon Knueppel, they are not certainties. The 20-year-old sharpshooter has been a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning NBA MVP. He is well on his way to winning that award as the NBA’s best player for the second straight season, too. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is at 32 points per game and leading the best team in the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander has even surpassed the 30-point per game […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches Thursday, Feb. 5, several teams outside the league’s headline-grabbing discussions are positioning themselves for smaller, practical moves. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the latest episode of the ALL NBA Podcast that the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz are among the teams actively exploring minor trades as […]

Recently, the Charlotte Hornets have been on fire, winners of seven straight games after their comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday afternoon. A big reason why the Hornets have been so successful is that LaMelo Ball has been able to stay on the floor for the most part recently, after injuries have […]

The Charlotte Hornets continued their strong run Monday night while delivering an unexpected viral moment that blended humor with an emerging winning culture. A fantasy football punishment involving Pat Connaughton became a talking point during the Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup, showcasing the team’s locker-room chemistry amid a growing winning streak. The Hornets took […]

Early on during what would eventually be a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans for a Charlotte Hornets team that’s been on the upswing over the past month or so, a scary moment unfolded when LaMelo Ball, trying to pull off a hustle play by saving the ball from going out of bounds, collided […]

Kon Knueppel entered Stephen Curry territory with his rookie feat in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening. Knueppel is halfway through his first year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has shined with spectacular performances, standing out as an elite shooter from beyond the arc. In 36 minutes […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems like a battle between two players right now; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. While the race is probably close right now especially when it comes to overall production, Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green believes there is one situation where Knueppel […]

There’s no question the San Antonio Spurs want the ball in Victor Wembanyama’s hands at the end of games. The question then lies in what the third-year center does with it. Following a 111-106 loss against the Charlotte Hornets in which Wemby took and missed a 3-pointer early in the shot clock with :27 left […]