Evan Campos

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_

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

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

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

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

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

News

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.

Draft

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

Draft

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

Dec 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) shoots in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

News

Not every Hornets player came out this year with their stock ticking up.

Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) drives in against Sacramento Kings forward/guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Gameday

Picking tonight’s game between Charlotte and Sacramento.

Jan 22, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives the ball past Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Gameday

Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Orlando.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Gameday

Picking today’s game between Charlotte and Portland.

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Gameday

Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Houston.

Jan 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) is interviewed following the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Nearly two months ago, this question would have felt premature. It is funny to think about now, but in mid-December, the conversation surrounding Brandon Miller

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the sideline against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Charlotte Hornets look to tie the franchise record for consecutive wins as they open a two-game homestand with a chance to reach ten straight wins tonight a

Dec 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots a three-pointer against Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The league’s best rookie belongs to the Hornets.

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

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