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Charlotte Hornets Land Excellent Defender in 2024 NBA Mock Draft

With the Charlotte Hornets snagging the sixth pick in the NBA Lottery, ESPN recently completed their first mock draft and had them selecting a talented big man.

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / May 14

Stephon Castle: The Missing Piece for the Hornets’ Playoff Push?

With the conclusion of the 2024 NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets secured the 6th pick. Despite having a 13% chance to get the #1 pick, teams like the Hawks and the Rockets jumped ahead of them.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 13

Kentucky basketball’s Reed Sheppard blows minds with bonkers vertical at NBA Draft Combine

The NBA Combine has officially begun as prospects are showing off their talents for the league. On Monday, Kentucky basketball star, Reed Sheppard turned heads after displaying a surprising vertical at the combine.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / May 9

Charlotte Hornets Announce Charles Lee as New Head Coach for 2024-25 Season

The Charlotte Hornets took their sweet time in finding their new head coach. Since Steve Clifford moved to a front-office capacity within the franchise, they need to find a capable basketball brain who can maximize the talent in the Hornets roster.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / May 7

‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends Hornets’ LaMelo Ball To Magic

One NBA writer proposed that the Orlando Magic acquire LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Magic and Hornets: Charlotte Hornets: Anthony Black, No.

Charlotte Hornets News / FanNation All Hornets / May 2

LaMelo Ball Shows Off New Ink, Covering His Entire Back

The star point guard of the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball, debuted a new look on social media this week when he unveiled the latest addition to his tattoo collection.

Charlotte Hornets News / SI.com / May 1

Hornets' LaMelo Ball Reveals New, Massive Back Tattoo

LaMelo Ball got some new ink, and he did not shy away from going big. The Charlotte Hornets point guard recently got a massive tattoo that completely covers his back and arms.

LaMelo Ball News / ClutchPoints / April 30

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball sets new basketball record but in another continent

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a subpar 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, one of the team’s bright spots is LaMelo Ball, who is making headlines for the sale of his former National Basketball League (NBL) jersey.

Charlotte Hornets News / ClutchPoints / April 30

LaMelo Ball’s bonkers new tattoo has Hornets, NBA fans thinking of a Victor Wembanyama team-up

The Charlotte Hornets failed to make the playoffs but LaMelo Ball continues to make headlines. The Hornets guard got some ink recently all of his back that would suggest that he’s a fan of rookie star Victor Wembanyama and his evocative new ‘alien’ logo from Nike.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

LaMelo Ball shows off crazy new back tattoo

If LaMelo Ball wants to get another tattoo at some point in the future, it appears it will have to be on an area of his body other than his back.

Former NBA player turned podcaster a finalist for Hornets coaching job

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Charlotte Hornets News / ClutchPoints / April 26

2 biggest Hornets trade targets in 2024 NBA offseason

It’s a difficult task to address the needs of a team sitting at the bottom of its respective conference. More often than not, the team is either young, hampered, or confused.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24

NBA betting: Needs for teams with short odds in the NBA Draft Lottery

For fans of NBA teams not in the playoffs, the NBA Draft lottery can't come soon enough. And while oddsmakers have an idea of how the draft order will play out, some teams are still hoping for all the help they can get snagging one of the top prospects.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Hornets Seeking ‘Jack Of All Trades’ In Coaching Search

The Charlotte Hornets need a new coach and the interview process has already begun. All of the candidates so far are either current NBA assistants or in the case of JJ Redick, a former NBA player and current ESPN analyst.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / April 19

Carmelo Anthony Says LaMelo Ball Should Get The Signature 'Melo' Nickname

For many seasoned fans of the game, "Melo" is strictly associated with former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. But according to the Knicks legend, young baller LaMelo Ball is more than worthy to inherit the name for himself. “You ain’t gotta worry about that name," said Anthony on Ball.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15

LaMelo Ball sets lofty games-played goal for 2024-25

Ball managed just 22 games in 2022-23. He has his sights set much higher in 2023-24.

More candidates emerge for Hornets HC job

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Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Fantasy Basketball All-Disappointment Team for 2023-24

With many fantasy basketball seasons coming to an end, we previously looked at the best players who went undrafted for the 2023-24 season. Today, let’s take a look at the All-Disappointment Fantasy Basketball Team for 2023-24.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 6

LaMelo Ball's absence has allowed Brandon Miller to rise for Hornets

As the season has worn on, Brandon Miller has shown signs of being the Hornets' franchise cornerstone.

Hornets take step forward in their head-coaching search

Brandon Miller's sharp shooing helps Hornets top Magic

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The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 3

LaVar Ball Blames NBA Training Staff And Puma’s 'Raggedy' Shoes For His Boys’ Injuries

Speaking up in a chat on CBS Sports, the infamous LaVar Ball finally spoke to the public after a long stint away from the spotlight. In his media return, Ball spoke on his son’s injuries and had a very specific party to blame for why it all went wrong. “The reason they hurt is because they got away from me,” said Ball, via Bill Reiter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / March 28

Hornets shut down star guard for remainder of the season

The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down their star guard for the rest of the season.

In LaMelo Ball’s absence, Brandon Miller has emerged as the Hornets' franchise cornerstone

The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / March 28

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) to miss rest of season

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he continues to rehab his right ankle injury, the team announced Thursday.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / March 28

Hornets Offer Brutal Injury Update On LeMelo Ball

The 2023-24 NBA season has not gone according to plan for the Charlotte Hornets. They have been struggling this season, owning the fourth-worst record in the league at 18-54 and heading toward another lottery selection.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / March 28