Owen O'Connor

Owen O'Connor

Joined: Jan 25, 2025

A Boston native and product of Elon University, Owen brings a fresh perspective to the Charlotte sports scene. He joined Charlotte Hornets On SI in 2024, providing in-depth coverage of all areas of the organization, from the draft, free agency, trades, and on scene at games.

Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) looks to make a play as Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) defends during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Dec 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives past New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Dec 1, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks to pass the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and center Nic Claxton (33) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) in a time out during the first half against the New York Knicks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

News

"You just have to keep the process, the long-term vision in mind when you are in these moments."

Nov 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) handles the ball defended by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Gameday

It's also the Hornets first winning streak of the 2025-26 season.

Nov 28, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Gameday

Brandon Miller's 27 points helped lead the Hornets to victory on Friday night.

Oct 15, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Liam McNeeley (33) boxes out Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) during the second half at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

News

The 29th overall selection is averaging 4.2 points for the Hornets this season.

Nov 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks to pass as he is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Gameday

Harden's 55 were the eighth most ever by a player against the Hornets.

Oct 15, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) passes the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

News

Miller has missed the last 13 games with a left shoulder injury.

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks on in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

News

The Hornets star guard has missed six of the Hornets' 15 games this season.

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) dribbles the ball while Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Gameday

Kon Knueppel's 28 points were not enough for the Hornets.

Nov 10, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Diabate has seen an increase of 4.6 points per game this season.

Nov 15, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Despite being fourth in the league in first quarter scoring, the Hornets are in the bottom half of the league in every other quarter.

Nov 15, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Hornets fell 109-96 on Saturday night.

Nov 2, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Pat Connaughton (21) runs up court during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Connaughton is averaging 4.3 games this season.