Zach Roberts

Zach Roberts

Joined: Nov 21, 2024

Zachary Roberts is a journalist with a wide variety of experience covering basketball, golf, entertainment, video games, music, football, baseball, and hockey. He currently covers Charlotte sports teams and has been featured on Sportskeeda, Yardbarker, MSN, and On SI

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (3) works on Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) in the second half of a game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Jan 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12), Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) and forward Tidjane Salaun (31) fight for a rebound during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after an official call following a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) drives the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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LaMelo Ball may be overrated, but this is going wildly overboard.

Mar 12, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

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The three guards are interesting theoretical trade candidates this year.

Dec 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) goes for the rebound in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Tidjane Salaun has been quietly putting it together.

Dec 31, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Both Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate have spent time as the starter.

Dec 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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One insider laid out why the Hornets might be so desperate to hold onto Ball.

Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) dribbles beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the third quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Hornets star isn't as close to the All-Star Game this year.

Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts to a play against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Here's how the head coach envisions tweaking things while the rookie is out.

Dec 23, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (14) and Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Austin Rivers revealed he can see what the Hornets are building.

May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; A person watches the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Had these rules been implemented in the past, the Hornets might've had a very different turn of events.

Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Being liked by his peers isn't why the Hornets have struggled with LaMelo Ball.

Dec 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

These Hornets are wildly inconsistent.

Oct 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) grabs a rebound against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaun are slowly putting it together.