Charlotte Hornets

As the Knicks continue their search for a third center, we examine two options that have emerged one the team's radar.

After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

With trade rumors surrounding Domantas Sabonis gathering more traction, we explore how the Hornets could acquire him.

The Charlotte Hornets signed Bez Mbeng, the team announced on Tuesday. Mbeng averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 41 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season. The Skyforce still control Mbeng's G League rights. The Greensboro Swarm would need to acquire Mbeng should he be waived by the Hornets and return to the G League.

The Charlotte Hornets underwent a few changes this offseason, most notably trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a package headlined by Naz Reid and an unprotected first-round pick in 2033. While losing Ball means that their high octane offense last season could take a hit, the Hornets front office is clearly confident in […] The post Hornets guard Kon Knueppel’s all-time perfect team includes Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hornets The Hornets have moved from LaMelo Ball to Coby White at point guard, and Zach Roberts of NBA on SI offered an interesting way of looking at the change: Charlotte may have lowered its ceiling while raising its floor. That sounds about right. White isn’t the passer or creator Ball is, and he isn’t […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Three days after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Hornets have officially waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Stewart went undrafted in 2025 after five seasons at Presbyterian College. As a “super senior” with the Blue Hose in 2024/25, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 […]

James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

Before the Minnesota Timberwolves landed LaMelo Ball in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, they were engaged in trade talks with the Boston Celtics over All-Star Jaylen Brown. The Timberwolves parted ways with veteran center Naz Reid in the deal, who was also mentioned in talks with the Celtics. The Celtics were reportedly interested […] The post Timberwolves insider confirms Jaylen Brown trade talks with Celtics were legit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger ...

The Hornets took an unusual approach following their best seasons in a decade. Rather than building around the core that finished with a winning record for just the second time in 10 seasons, they dealt their franchise player. The team’s executive vice president of player personnel, Jeff Peterson, determined that the roster as constructed wasn’t […]

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Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with the Kings this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at […]

Here is how the Hornets’ new-look 2026-27 roster could perform after a major offseason, with enough shooting and depth to easily clear 20 wins.

For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season. Charlotte’s latest addition to its 21-man offseason roster is guard/forward Kobe Stewart, who replaces guard Jarkel Joiner (Twitter links). Stewart joins Josiah Allick, […]

Charlotte Hornets have big plans for Brandon Miller after LaMelo Ball trade.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry missed extended time last season due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee. On the Dubs Talk podcast (YouTube link), Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said there’s still a level of concern about that ailment. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. […]

The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (via Twitter). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on an Exhibit […]

The Hornets continue to move players in and out of the final spot on their 21-man offseason roster, announcing today (via Twitter) that they’ve signed guard Jarkel Joiner while waiving guard Kyle Mangas. Joiner, a 6’1″ point guard who went undrafted out of NC State in 2023, signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts with Atlanta in […]

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.