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.

Mar 17, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) looks for an open man during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles against Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) taunts Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) after scoring a three-point shot during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball while Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

News

The Hornets 2025-26 season is eerily similar to a season from a team just a few years ago.

Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) defends Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

News

White's Celtics were handed their largest loss of the season last night against Charlotte.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

News

The Hornets have been one of the league's best teams since January began.

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Gameday

The Hornets' dominant fourth quarter led to a win on Saturday afternoon.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Gameday

The Hornets have now won all of their last three games.

Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

News

Ball will play in his 50th game tonight, the first time he has done so since 2021-22.

Jan 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (left) shakes hands with forward Moussa Diabate (right) during player introductions at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

News

The Hornets went 2-2 during this stretch.

Feb 20, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Gameday

The Hornets lost back-to-back games for the first time since January 7th and 8th.

Feb 11, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and center PJ Hall (16) call to look at the replay after a foul call during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Best? Third? Tenth? A look at the Charlotte Hornets' future.

Jan 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) chats with guard Josh Green (10) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

There are two names that could be considered the most important to the team.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) grabs a rebound against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Grant Williams will receive his first start of the 2025-26 season.

The Hornets own several draft picks between now and 2032.