Charlotte Hornets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:49:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 LaMelo Ball Frustrated, Open To Trade Away From Hornets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lamelo-ball-frustrated-open-to-trade-away-from-charlotte-hornets/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:49:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365454 LaMelo Ball is frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets’ 4-11 start to the 2025-26 season and is open to a trade. This is according to Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Kelly Iko. Ball was benched for the final 4:32 of the Hornets’ loss to the struggling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He shot just 5-for-21 from the field […]

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]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller Out At Least 2 More Weeks With Shoulder Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-brandon-miller-out-at-least-2-more-weeks-with-shoulder-injury/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364682 Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss at least two more weeks after being diagnosed with a left shoulder sublaxation. The injury was confirmed by the team. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks after which a timeline will be provided when appropriate. OFFICIAL: @hornets announced today that the diagnosis of a L shoulder subluxation […]

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]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller Diagnosed With Shoulder Subluxation https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-brandon-miller-diagnosed-with-shoulder-subluxation/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:29:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364387 Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has been diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation — a partially dislocated shoulder — the team announced on Monday. Brandon Miller Suffered Shoulder Injury Against 76ers Miller will be sidelined for Tuesday’s game in Miami and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Charlotte. The Hornets’ next home game […]

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]]> Hornets Waive Nick Smith Jr. Ahead of Training Camp https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-waive-nick-smith-jr-ahead-of-training-camp/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:56:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363048 The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Nick Smith Jr. with training camp around the corner, ending his career in the Queen City after two years, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Hornets Drafted Nick Smith Jr. In 2023 The Hornets selected Smith with the 27th overall selection in the 2023 NBA draft out of Arkansas […]

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]]> Hornets Sign Keyontae Johnson After Waiving DaQuan Jeffries https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-sign-keyontae-johnson-after-waiving-daquan-jeffries/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:44:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362748 The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent forward Keyontae Johnson, the team announced Thursday, following the opening of a spot earlier in the day by waiving DaQuan Jeffries. Keyontae Johnson Likely Signed An Exhibit 10 Contract While Jeffries was signed through the 2026-27 season, his three-year contract was non-guaranteed for this season and next. His […]

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]]> Hornets Waive DaQuan Jeffries https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-waive-daquan-jeffries/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:20:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362576 The Charlotte Hornets have waived veteran guard DaQuan Jeffries, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Jeffries was signed through the 2026-27 season, but his three-year contract was non-guaranteed for this season and next. Per Spotrac, Jeffries’ $2.74 million salary for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign would have been fully guaranteed if he had remained […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Jazz, Wizards, Hornets, Pelicans, Nets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-utah-jazz-washington-wizards-charlotte-hornets-new-orleans-pelicans-brooklyn-nets/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:42:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359929 This was forecast to be a wild NBA offseason and there were certainly some startling moves. Free agency isn’t the main event it used to be but some seismic trades have given this offseason the jolt we’ve come to expect. Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane and Kristaps Porzingis all have new homes. Myles Turner was the […]

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]]> Troubling Details Revealed In Terry Rozier Betting Investigation https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/troubling-details-revealed-in-terry-rozier-betting-investigation/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:18:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360397 Troubling details have been revealed by federal investigators looking into unusual activity regarding NBA guard Terry Rozier. Rozier most recently represented the Miami Heat but the game causing the most curiosity is from during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. A professional bettor placed 30 bets in the span of 46 minutes for a game […]

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]]> Pacers Emerge As Favorites To Sign Victor Oladipo https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pacers-emerge-as-favorites-to-sign-victor-oladipo/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:57:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360377 The Indiana Pacers are the current frontrunners to sign Victor Oladipo if he returns to the NBA, according to Bovada Sportsbook. The 33-year-old reportedly impressed coaches, team executives, and scouts during a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas. Victor Oladipo Last Played In NBA During 2023 Playoffs According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, multiple attendees “came […]

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]]> Hornets Waive Josh Okogie To Save $7.7 Million https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-waive-josh-okogie-to-save-7-7-million/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:54:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360260 The Charlotte Hornets have waived Josh Okogie, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. Okogie’s $7.7 million salary for next season would have been guaranteed if he had remained on the roster beyond Tuesday. Hornets Acquired Josh Okogie From Suns Last Season Charlotte searched for suitable trade partners but was unable to work out […]

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]]> Hornets, Spencer Dinwiddie Reach One-Year Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-spencer-dinwiddie-reach-one-year-deal/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:54:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359747 Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is set to enter his 12th NBA season. Spencer Dinwiddie Was Selected 38th Overall In 2014 NBA Draft In 621 career NBA regular-season games (345 starts) for five teams, Dinwiddie has […]

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]]> NBA Trade Grades: Hornets Acquire Collin Sexton From Jazz https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-trade-grades-hornets-acquire-collin-sexton-from-jazz/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:26:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359490 The Charlotte Hornets will acquire Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sexton provides the Hornets with needed backcourt help alongside LaMelo Ball. Nurkic will now be backup help for starting center Walker Kessler. Financially, not much changes on either […]

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]]> These Are The Three Most Interesting 2025 NBA Draft Hauls https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/these-are-the-three-most-interesting-2025-nba-draft-hauls/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:31:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359430 With the 2025 NBA Draft behind us, it’s officially time to speculate about what these teams may look like in the 2026 season and beyond. Let’s discuss three teams we’re especially excited to track after their draft hauls from day one and two: Phoenix’s young defensive core After the last few seasons of Suns basketball, […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025 Live Tracker: Updates & Grades For Every Pick In Round 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-live-tracker-updates-grades-for-every-pick-round-1/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:20:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359254 The 2025 NBA Draft is here and Basketball Insiders will have you covered from start to finish of the first round. This year’s draft class has been highly touted for a couple years now, and their moment in the spotlight has arrived. The workouts are complete, as are the interviews. Now, it’s time to sit back […]

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]]> Suns Trade No. 29 Pick Of 2025 Draft, 2029 First For Mark Williams https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/phoenix-suns-trade-29th-pick-2029-first-round-pick-for-mark-williams-charlotte-hornets-nba/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:52:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359286 The Phoenix Suns are trading the 29th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and a 2029 first-round pick for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 2029 first is the least favorable among the Cleveland Cavaliers’, Utah Jazz’s and Minnesota Timberwolves’, Charania reported. ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Vasilije Micic […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: 76ers, Hornets Willing to Trade No. 3, No. 4 Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-76ers-hornets-willing-to-trade-no-3-no-4-picks/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:01:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358597 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and are projected to select Cooper Flagg, while Dylan Harper is expected to be the No. 2 pick for the San Antonio Spurs. 76ers, Hornets Will Listen To Trade Offers During 2025 NBA Draft However, the draft order from the No. […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: Hornets Host 4 For Predraft Workout https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-hornets-host-4-for-predraft-workout/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:05:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357984 Ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets hosted a predraft workout on Monday that included Steven Crowl (Wisconsin), Chucky Hepburn (Louisville), Jalon Moore (Oklahoma), and Javon Small (West Virginia). Although Crowl is unlikely to be drafted, the 7-footer could still end up with a team after the event, or go on to play […]

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]]> Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-pursued-hawks-onyeka-okongwu-at-trade-deadline/ Sat, 24 May 2025 00:50:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357463 The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […]

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]]> Ranking All 13 Potential Cooper Flagg NBA Draft Lottery Landing Spots https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ranking-all-13-potential-cooper-flagg-nba-draft-lottery-landing-spots/ Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=356757 Monday’s 2025 Draft Lottery will alter the league landscape in several ways, namely determining Cooper Flagg’s landing spot. Duke’s 6-foot-9 freshman phenom will almost certainly be the first pick of the 2025 draft, regardless of what team lands the top pick. Teams don’t often pass on franchise-altering prospects like Flagg. Ordering Flagg’s potential future teams […]

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]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller Testifies In Murder Trial https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/charlotte-hornets-brandon-miller-testifies-we-almost-just-got-killed-murder-trial/ Fri, 09 May 2025 15:36:01 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=356665 Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller testified in court on Thursday that he was almost killed during a Jan. 15, 2023 shooting. Jamea Harris, a passenger in Miller’s car, was killed near The Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Miller was appearing as a prosecution witness in the capital murder trial of Michael Lynn Davis, who is accused […]

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]]> Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Out For Season Due To Ankle, Wrist Issues https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-lamelo-ball-out-for-season-due-to-ankle-wrist-issues/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:18:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=353344 Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the regular season due to issues with his right ankle and wrist. Ball will undergo minor procedures to help address both issues. There will be an arthroscopic surgery done for his right ankle impingement. The 23-year-old superstar has not played at least 50 games […]

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]]> How To Watch Thunder vs Hornets Free Live Stream https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/how-to-watch-thunder-vs-hornets-free-live-stream/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:59:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=352545 Check out how to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets free live stream as OKC look to continue their winning streak. How To Watch Thunder vs Hornets Free Live Stream Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Charlotte Hornets @ Oklahoma City Thunder […]

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]]> March Madness 2025: One Prospect Each Lottery-Bound NBA Team Should Watch In The NCAA Tournament https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/march-madness-2025-nba-draft-prospects-vj-edgecombe-duke-blue-devils/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:08:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=352335 With the NBA season winding down, quite a few organizations will turn their focus to the Draft and the future. Fans will roll their eyes at the prospect of tanking, but teams care about their long-term plans, especially in a draft as strong as the 2025 class.  The NCAA Tournament brings a high-intensity environment to […]

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]]> How To Watch Hawks vs. Hornets Free Live Stream Online https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/how-to-watch-hawks-vs-hornets-free-live-stream-online/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:55:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=351961 The Atlanta Hawks (32-35, 32-35 ATS) are visiting the Charlotte Hornets (17-49, 34-30-2 ATS) in this Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Hawks as 6.5-point favorites on the road, per the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Hawks vs. Hornets Free […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Lottery Pick Noah Vonleh’s Former Agency Disputes Allegations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-lottery-pick-noah-vonlehs-former-agency-disputes-allegations/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=350927 Ex-NBA lottery pick Noah Vonleh is on a “malicious harassment, defamation, and extortion campaign” against his former sports agency, the organization’s legal team told TMZ Sports on Monday. Noah Vonleh Claims The Chinese Basketball Association’s Shanghai Sharks, Pensack Sports Agency Failed To Pay Him Vonleh, 29, has called out the Chinese Basketball Association’s Shanghai Sharks […]

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