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sports6 days ago•5 min saved

Nets dominate Hornets in preseason opener, highlighting Randle and Sharpe's early chemistry

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-90 in their preseason opener, showcasing a fast-paced offensive style led by Julius Randle and Day’Ron Sharpe. While the scoreline is meaningless, the game highlighted Brooklyn's improved three-point shooting and defensive intensity. Conversely, the Hornets struggled with a shorthanded roster but found positives in the performances of Liam McNeely and Naz Reid.

via NetsDaily|

#brooklyn-nets #charlotte-hornets #julius-randle

sports16 days ago•22 min saved

Hornets Trade Hield to Bulls for Dillingham in Offseason Shuffle

The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls finalized a trade on September 26, 2026, sending veteran shooter Buddy Hield to Chicago in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham and cash considerations. This move allows Charlotte to shed salary and create a trade exception, while Chicago adds a high-volume three-point threat to complement its young core. The transaction marks Hield’s seventh team in his career and Dillingham’s third team since the 2024 draft.

via NBA.com|

#buddy-hield #charlotte-hornets #chicago-bulls

sports20 days ago

Hornets to Waive Nembhard After Finney-Smith Trade

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to waive guard Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The move is necessary to reduce the roster to 15 players for the upcoming season, as Nembhard’s guaranteed salary is minimal compared to other roster options. While Nembhard is likely to be claimed by another team, such as the Denver Nuggets, the Hornets may also consider waiving Buddy Hield, though that would result in significant dead money.

via Hoops Rumors|

#atlanta-hawks #charlotte-hornets #dorian-finney-smith

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Cavaliers trade Schröder to Hornets for Mann, cash; Harden return in play

ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Cavaliers will trade Dennis Schröder to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann and roughly $4 million in cash, with no draft picks exchanged and Cleveland saving about $6.8 million this season; Cleveland remains in talks to re-sign James Harden and is pursuing free agents Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga, while Schröder’s 2027/28 salary is $15.5 million with only $4.35 million guaranteed.

via Hoops Rumors|

#charlotte-hornets #cleveland-cavaliers #dennis-schroder

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Steph Curry Trade Sparks Hornets-Sized What-If

With LeBron James off the table, the Golden State Warriors face uncertainty and rumors swirl that Steph Curry could be traded to the Charlotte Hornets, a move that would let Golden State rebuild with assets while Charlotte accelerates its contention plans. The piece weighs why such a swap could make basketball sense for both sides—but would require heavy draft capital and pose leadership questions for Charlotte—concluding that the deal is unlikely this season and would probably only surface at the trade deadline if at all.

via SB Nation|

#charlotte-hornets #golden-state-warriors #nba

top-stories3 months ago•28 min saved

Hornets trade Bridges to Suns for Allen and O’Neale

Charlotte Hornets trade Miles Bridges plus two future picks to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick; Phoenix sends Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to Charlotte, as the seven-year Hornet exits and Charlotte adds veteran shooting in Allen and O’Neale amid a roster reshaping.

via NBA.com|

#charlotte-hornets #grayson-allen #miles-bridges

sports3 months ago•22 min saved

Hornets Ship Bridges to Suns for Allen, O’Neale, and a Cache of Draft Picks

Charlotte Hornets trade Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and multiple draft assets (a 2033 unprotected 1st from Phoenix, plus the 2029 1st with bottom‑five protection and a 2027 2nd). The deal awaits the July 6 moratorium to finalize. The move boosts Charlotte’s future draft capital and clears Bridges’ expiring contract, while Phoenix adds wings and flexibility, including roughly $30M in luxury‑tax relief and a traded‑player exception; Bridges is extension‑eligible, and Allen/O’Neale bring veteran experience. It’s the fourth Suns–Hornets trade since January 2025.

via Hoops Rumors|

#charlotte-hornets #draft-picks #miles-bridges

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Hornets Ship LaMelo Ball to Wolves in High-Risk, High-Reward Swap

Charlotte trades LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a future first-round pick, three future first-round swaps, and three second-round picks, a package that sparked debate. The piece notes Ball's strong playmaking and efficiency when surrounded by shooters and rebounders, alongside durability concerns, and suggests the Hornets may have lowered their ceiling while Minnesota bets on a high-variance scorer to pair with Anthony Edwards.

via SB Nation|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

nba3 months ago•23 min saved

Hornets emerge as potential destination in Jaylen Brown trade saga

Jaylen Brown trade rumors are heating up as the Celtics explore a big return; a new suitor—Charlotte Hornets—has emerged after Charlotte acquired Naz Reid, with Miles Bridges discussed as a potential wing swap. Shams Charania says the Hornets intend to keep Reid, while Boston is reportedly seeking up to four first-round picks. Any deal would have to address Brown’s $57 million cap hit and Bridges’ past, and could involve a three-team arrangement.

via 98.5 The Sports Hub|

#boston-celtics #charlotte-hornets #jaylen-brown

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

Timberwolves go all-in for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Edwards as Hornets cash out

Minnesota traded away multiple picks and salaries to land LaMelo Ball, hoping to pair him with Anthony Edwards for a dynamic backcourt while Charlotte cashes in with cap relief and a $40 million trade exception. The deal underscores a high-risk, asset-churn approach that could either unlock Minnesota’s window to win or deepen their long-term draft-pick deficit, depending on Ball’s health and fit.

via The New York Times|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

nba3 months ago•45 min saved

Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Hornets swap, reshaping their core

Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, continuing a years-long Wolves makeover and reshuffling their frontcourt around Gobert while pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards. The Hornets receive Reid and picks, but Ball’s departure tests their offense, with Coby White likely stepping in and Reid providing floor spacing as Charlotte recalibrates its core.

via NBA.com|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #naz-reid

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards in blockbuster trade

Minnesota lands LaMelo Ball (and Josh Green) from Charlotte for Naz Reid and a hefty draft package, pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards to give Edwards his best backcourt mate and a high-upside, risk-heavy offense. Charlotte rebuilds around Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Brandon Miller with significant draft capital, but Hornets fans lose Ball; Rudy Gobert could face more defensive load in a smaller lineup, and Tim Connelly earns credit for a bold, high-reward maneuver.

via CBS Sports|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Wolves Intensify LaMelo Ball Pursuit in High-Stakes Trade Talks

The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, with insiders citing serious interest and multiple potential paths to a deal, including a Gobert-for-Ball swap or a salary-matching trade involving Julius Randle and the Nets that could still involve Naz Reid; the chatter surfaced late on Wednesday as teams weigh cap implications and Donte DiVincenzo’s rehab status, with several scenarios under consideration but nothing finalized.

via Sports Illustrated|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 months ago•16 min saved

LaMelo Ball Heads to Minnesota as Wolves Overhaul Core

Charlotte Hornets trade LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, the Timberwolves’ unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round swaps (2028–2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), with the deal potentially folded into Minnesota’s Julius Randle salary-matching trade and finalized after the new league year opens. Ball, healthy in 2025–26 and a former ROY, gives Charlotte a marquee asset; Reid provides frontcourt shooting as Charlotte rebuilds around Miller and Knueppel. Minnesota retools around Ball with Edwards and Dosunmu while Gobert anchors the defense, and the Hornets create a massive traded-player exception to pursue further moves.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 months ago•10 min saved

LaMelo Ball Trade Watch: Five Viable Landing Spots Emerge

Charlotte Hornets are reportedly shopping LaMelo Ball, with ESPN citing interest from five potential suitors—Minnesota, Toronto, Portland, Detroit, and Milwaukee—as analysts assess fit, timelines and salary hurdles. The piece evaluates plausible packages ranging from Gobert- or Reid-centered ideas in Minnesota to Collin Murray-Boyles or draft-capital options in Toronto, plus Portland’s, Detroit’s and Milwaukee’s considerations. Ball reportedly wants to stay in Charlotte, but the rising trade chatter reflects a dynamic market for a young, high-upside guard with injury history and a max extension looming.

via CBS Sports|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #minnesota-timberwolves