Tyler Carmona

Tyler Carmona

Joined: Jan 11, 2025

Tyler joined the Charlotte Hornets On SI team in December of 2024. He previously worked as a local TV news reporter at WSAV in Savannah, Georgia, and for ESPN Radio. After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, he attended grad school at Savannah State. Tyler's primary focus in Hornets coverage is centered around the draft and free agency.

Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) controls the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Jul 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) reacts after a call against the Washington Mystics during the fourth quarter at EagleBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) pulls up to shoot a three against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight (2) looks to pass as he is defended by Sacramento Kings guard forward Colby Jones (20) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) high fives Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller after making a three point basket in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Draft

A closer look at the talented guard from Texas.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) controls the ball against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Draft

Could a player like this fit in Charlotte?

Apr 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Free Agency

Charlotte needs to strengthen its backcourt, and this restricted free agent could certainly help.

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) reacts after cutting down a piece of the net after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Draft

Examining a few options for Charlotte in a trade-back scenario.

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) celebrates during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Draft

Hornets on SI takes a look at one comparison in particular, and how he would fit in with the Hornets.

Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) in the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

News

Charles Lee may have one hole in his coaching staff to fill.

Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan yells at an official in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

News

The six-time NBA champion announced that he would be joining NBC Sports for their NBA coverage as a special contributor.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Draft

Losing the lottery wouldn't be ideal, but it also wouldn't be the end of the world for Charlotte.

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) reacts after receiving a technical foul during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The young guard missed most of the 2024-25 season with a back injury.

Apr 2, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) passes the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Hornets guard opens up about his love for the organization.

Apr 6, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) dribbles against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Hornets will need a new veteran leader next season.

Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie (12) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The veteran forward sees a bright future in the Queen City.