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Dec 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

We are just three weeks out from the deadline.

Dec 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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We are just three weeks out from the deadline.

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Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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Charlotte continues its Western trip as NBA media continues to catch on.

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Choosing the next two Charlotte players to have their numbers retired.

Jan 2, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Longtime teammate of Klay Thompson gives thoughts on the widely viewed Kon Knueppel comparison.

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Pitching a trade that brings JJJ to Charlotte.

Jan 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dunks the ball in the second half against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Hornets are trending up for the first time in about a decade.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) instructs his teammates during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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The Hornets could get back some valuable assets in a Collin Sexton trade.

Dec 31, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets are finally finding answers, and LaMelo Ball is at the center of it.

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Charlotte dropped another close game, falling 117-109 to the Clippers.

Jan 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots the against LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8), guard James Harden (1) and forward John Collins (20) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The NBA legend believes Ball feels free rather than doesn't care.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) makes a quick move on Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr. (13) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Mann has had a down year after signing a three-year deal over the summer.

Jan 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) reacts to a call against him during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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With all due respect to Ryan Kalkbrenner, this is Moussa Diabate's frontcourt.

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

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The Hornets were pegged as a landing spot for the injured big man.

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Grant Williams worse a Charlotte Hornets uniform for the first time since November of 2024.

Jan 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) walks in prior to a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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The former NBA forward thinks the Hornets need to trade their star point guard.

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

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The young Hornets' inexperience has cost them more than a few times this year.

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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Ball recorded 33 points and 8 assists in the Hornets loss on Thursday.

Jan 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) and Charlotte Hornets forward center Moussa Diabate (14) go for a jump ball during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Takeaways from the Hornets' second-straight loss.

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

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Where could the Hornets send Tre Mann?

Nov 16, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) during pregame warmups against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets forward, out since November 2024, is bringing back the superhero vibes.

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

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Kirk Goldsberry called it the most stunning game of the year.

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.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Bobby Marks sees bright days ahead for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Despite their place in the standings, the Hornets have quietly found a five-man lineup that dominates at an elite level, and the data suggests it shouldn’t be broken up.

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.