Evan Campos

Joined: Jan 4, 2026

Evan Campos joined Charlotte Hornets On SI in 2026. He is the former Sports Editor of Niner Times, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's student publication, and remains on staff as a writer covering Charlotte 49ers athletics and Charlotte professional sports. A Charlotte native, he is a communication studies student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a minor in journalism. He also co-hosts the Cross Pod, an NBA podcast on YouTube. Instagram: @evancampos_ | X: @EvanCampos_

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) celebrates his dunk with guard Sion James (4) during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The rookie looks ready to contribute. Now it is about putting him in the best position to succeed.

Apr 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1), forward Brandon Miller (24) and forward Miles Bridges (0) on the court during a break against ten Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Charlotte has made no shortage of moves. Here is how each one ranks.

Oct 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün (31) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Charlotte's offseason pivot may have reopened the door for the former No. 6 overall pick.

Apr 5, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the pregame entertainment before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Finding a true No. 1 option is no easy task.

Apr 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Breaking down why the Hornets are betting on Coby White.

Mar 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) smiles as he dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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It has been 2,046 days, or five years and seven months, since the Charlotte Hornets ushered in the LaMelo Ball era of the franchise by selecting him with the No

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) on the court during the first half of the NCAA national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026.

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One week before the draft, five prospects I'm buying or selling.

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Going into his third draft cycle as the Charlotte Hornets’ lead decision-maker, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has already started to establis