Hornets Star Kon Knueppel Out for Preseason With Hamstring Injury
#NBA #HornetsCharlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel will miss the entire preseason with a left hamstring injury suffered during offseason workouts. Grant Williams also injured his right hamstring. Both will be reevaluated during the regular season's first week, leaving Charlotte shorthanded before opening at Brooklyn. read more
Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball, Embrace Full Youth Rebuild
#NBA #HornetsCharlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid and draft assets, shifting focus to Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. They added veteran shooters but face scoring questions after their best season in a decade. read more
Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball for Long-Term Success
#NBA #HornetsHornets GM Jeff Peterson traded LaMelo Ball to build sustained success, citing the need for long-term contention over short-term gains. The deal with Minnesota brought Naz Reid and draft capital, aiming to end Charlotte's playoff drought and compete for championships. read more
Coby White Signs $74 Million Deal to Stay with Hornets
#NBANews #HornetsCoby White agrees to a three-year, $74 million deal to re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets. The guard, averaging 15.6 points, steps into a starting role after LaMelo Ball’s trade. This homecoming for the North Carolina native solidifies his key role. read more
Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in Blockbuster
#NBATrade #HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three second-rounders, and three first-round swaps. Ball averaged 20.1 points in 72 games last season. read more
Hornets in trade talks for LaMelo Ball
#NBATrade #HornetsCharlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks for LaMelo Ball, with multiple aggressive suitors. Ball, who led Charlotte's 44-win turnaround, has three years left on his contract. A potential deal could emerge within 24-48 hours if terms are met. read more
Hornets Extend Charles Lee After 25-Win Surge
#Hornets #NBAThe Charlotte Hornets signed coach Charles Lee to a contract extension after a 25-win improvement to 44 wins. He built a team-first culture, earned Coach of the Month in January, and fell one win shy of ending the NBA’s longest playoff drought. read more
Balls Pre-Dawn Scouting Revives Hornets
#NBA #HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball and rookie Kon Knueppel, have engineered a stunning turnaround. After years of losing, they've become a high-octane, cohesive team, winning 44 games and ending the NBA's longest playoff drought with a play-in victory. read more