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Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) makes a quick pass during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Will the Hornets finally put an end to the misery against the Clippers?

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) makes a quick pass during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Will the Hornets finally put an end to the misery against the Clippers?

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Nov 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) dribbles past Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Hornets won by 65 points on Saturday against the Jazz.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Los Angeles.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) claps at the end of the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The initial injury report is up for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrate after making shot during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Grant Williams made his return, scoring 9 points in 14 minutes.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) and Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) celebrate in the final seconds of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Charles Lee now has more depth in the frontcourt to work with.

Jan 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Indiana pacers at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Jazz.

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

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The injury report's undergone some changes at Jazz.

Oct 15, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Is Saturday the big day?

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

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Charlotte travels to Utah after dropping two straight at home.

Jan 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle grabbed his 1,000th career win tonight.

Jan 7, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots as he is defended by Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) and forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Taking a look at tonight's starters for the Hornets.

Jan 7, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's matchup between Charlotte and Indiana.

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Can the Hornets bounce back from last night's loss?

Jan 7, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives in past Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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The Hornets led with 1.6 seconds to play.

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

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A look at tonight's starters for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) smiles as he walks down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The injury bug strikes again in Charlotte.

Dec 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) warms up prior to a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Toronto.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Toronto.

Nov 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court defended by Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Charlotte returns home after a statement road trip to face a top-four team in the East.

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Brandon Miller's two-way dominance, LaMelo Ball's answered prayer, and a raised ceiling for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USACharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Thunder faced their largest deficit of the season on their home floor.

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) rebounds in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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A look at the first five on the court of Charlotte in Oklahoma City.

Jan 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Oklahoma City.

Jan 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Oklahoma City.