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Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance against the Minnesota Timberwolves during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The former NBA MVP foresees postseason basketball in Charlotte.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance against the Minnesota Timberwolves during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The former NBA MVP foresees postseason basketball in Charlotte.

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Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) takes a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Mar 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) chats with Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) at the free throw line during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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No one seems to get why LaMelo Ball occasionally comes off the bench.

Jan 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Bringing Ball off the bench is not faulty logic, but the plan needs some fine-tuning.

Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) takes a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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LaMelo Ball isn't usually praised for efficiency.

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Brian Windhorst was very complementary of the Hornets.

Nov 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket past Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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The Hornets were named as a team talking with the Knicks for Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Making a move for the Mavericks' big man could be crippling.

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

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The league’s best rookie belongs to the Hornets.

Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after a teammate scored against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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What an odd thing to say about a team that appears to be turning the corner.

Jan 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives around Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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What's the current status of the Hornets?

Jan 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) defends Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Golden State buried Charlotte behind massive nights from their role players.

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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Charles Lee loves what he is seeing out of his 23-year-old center.

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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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One team reportedly has Collin Sexton in their sights.

Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee (left) talks with guard LaMelo Ball (1) against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Charlotte's young core impressed, leading to an 18-point win over the Lakers.

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Jan 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) and forward Miles Bridges (0) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Hornets commentator didn't mince words about Luka Doncic.

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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