Charlotte Hornets' Biggest Offseason Needs Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
Coming off a strong final few months of the season, the Charlotte Hornets finally have a core they can build around.
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Scotto: Hornets like Nic Claxton, Nets like Austin Reaves
The Draft is six days away and there’s no real consensus on who the Nets like. Sure Mikel Brown Jr. appears to be gaining ground but who knows if he’ll be there at No. 6. So, let’s talk about free agency! In one of his occasional intelligence notes, Hoopshype’s Mike Scotto talked about a couple […]
NBA rumors: Insider floats Nets-Hornets sign-and-trade involving Coby White, Nic Claxton
The Brooklyn Nets will be searching for offensive upgrades this summer as they attempt to take a step back towards relevancy next season. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are searching for a starting-caliber center alongside LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto hinted that the two teams could pursue a sign-and-trade involving Nic […] The post NBA rumors: Insider floats Nets-Hornets sign-and-trade involving Coby White, Nic Claxton appeared first on ClutchPo...
Scotto’s Latest: Hornets, Claxton, White, Reaves, Trae, More
Although the Hornets have yet to show any enthusiasm about giving up the No. 14 or No. 18 pick in this year’s draft as part of a package for Kings center Domantas Sabonis, there are still rumblings about the possibility of Charlotte surrendering one of those picks to upgrade at center, writes Jake Fischer of […]
NBA rumors: Don’t count out Hornets making Domantas Sabonis trade with Kings
The Charlotte Hornets pleasantly surprised many NBA fans this past season. Despite a brutal start to the season, Charlotte played their way into the Play-In Tournament with their own exciting brand of basketball. Though they were eliminated in the final game of the Eastern Conference play-ins, their stellar finish to the season gives fans hopes […] The post NBA rumors: Don’t count out Hornets making Domantas Sabonis trade with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New NBA Trade Rumors on Domantas Sabonis Talks Between Hornets, Kings Ahead of Draft
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to add size this offseason, and they've reportedly identified a veteran trade target.
Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Brayden Burries
When we profiled Nate Ament, we talked about players of his ilk likely being outside of the tier of players likely to be available for the Charlotte Hornets. Now, there are rumors about the Hornets trying to move up, which would bring another crop of players into the mix. One of those players is Brayden […] The post Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Brayden Burries first appeared on At The Hive .
Trade Rumors: Giannis, Heat, Celtics, Holmgren, Hornets, More
The Heat have been chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo for months and the two-time MVP sounds interested in ending up in Miami, but the Bucks don’t appear to be in love with what the Heat are offering for the star forward, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports within his latest check-in on the Giannis sweepstakes. That doesn’t mean the […]
Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Nate Ament
Last week, I posted the official At the Hive draft board for the two picks the Charlotte Hornets hold in the 2026 NBA Draft. I had profiled just about all of the players projected to go in the Hornets range. We still have a week to go until the draft, so we’ll take a look […] The post Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Nate Ament first appeared on At The Hive .
NBA Draft Notes: Bulls, No. 4, Lakers, Trades, Steinbach, Hornets
Curiously, none of the top 4 projected picks have worked out for the Bulls. If the Bulls were to trade down, they’d no doubt be able to land a “franchise-changing” haul for the No. 4 pick, one rival front office member tells FortyEightMinutes, given that there seems to be a consensus top 4 in this […]
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Heat, Draft Workouts, Hawks
The Hornets are coming off their most encouraging season in years, and while they have a locked-in core three of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller, they still have decisions to make on how best to complement the high-powered offensive trio. Despite not being as firmly a part of the starting lineup of the […]
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel gets championship-caliber advice from Knicks’ Jalen Brunson
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was handed advice from New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, who’s one win away from winning his first championship. While Knueppel is coming off an impressive rookie season for the Hornets, he’s taking in an incredibly entertaining NBA Finals series as a rookie correspondent for NBA.com. After coach Charles Lee […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel gets championship-caliber advice from Knicks’ Jalen Brunson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets finished the 2024/25 campaign with the third-worst record in the NBA (19-63) and missed the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year, which is the longest active drought in the league. Charlotte moved down one spot in the 2025 draft lottery, landing the fourth overall pick. While Kon Knueppel was viewed as a contender […]
Kings Reportedly Exploring Domantas Sabonis Trades With Hornets, Raptors
Kings and Hornets emerge as latest candidates to land Domantas Sabonis in trade.
NBA rumors: Will Raptors get back in Domantas Sabonis trade mix amid Hornets buzz?
Domantas Sabonis was a name that came up during the trade deadline, as it looks like the Sacramento Kings are ready to start fresh. The Toronto Raptors were the main team to have interest, but things didn’t get to a point where a deal was made. Fast forward to the offseason, and the Charlotte Hornets […] The post NBA rumors: Will Raptors get back in Domantas Sabonis trade mix amid Hornets buzz? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hornets may prevent the Celtics from making huge Domantas Sabonis mistake
The Celtics can't even think about trading for Domantas Sabonis if the Hornets and Kings reach the agreement that they've been working towards.
Domantas Sabonis potentially joining Hornets should push Celtics to go all in
The Boston Celtics don't necessarily have to go after specifically Domantas Sabonis this summer, but they should do something about it if the Charlotte Hornets get him in a trade.
Hornets are learning a Josh Green lesson the Mavericks learned years ago
The Charlotte Hornets are including Josh Green in some early trade talks, and they're learning the same lesson that the Dallas Mavericks learned about him in 2024, that being he's not a foundational player.
Hornets’ perfect Domantas Sabonis trade offer to Kings after juicy rumor pops up
The Charlotte Hornets haven’t made the playoffs since 2016, but they took a number of steps forward this past season. One more Play-in Tournament win would have ended their postseason drought. The team fell just short, though, and now they will look to make the moves to become a playoff team. Charlotte has already been […] The post Hornets’ perfect Domantas Sabonis trade offer to Kings after juicy rumor pops up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Timberwolves could have a suitor for Rudy Gobert, but there's a catch
The Hornets are looking for a starting-caliber center, but what would they be willing to give up in a possible deal for Rudy Gobert?
NBA Trade Rumors: Hornets & Kings Discussing Blockbuster Big-Man Deal
The Sacramento Kings have had three-time All-Star big man Domantas Sabonis on the trade block all year. Nothing materialized at the deadline, but there is a push to get something done this summer. Insider Michael A. Scotto of HoopsHype reports that the Kings have discussed a big-man trade with the Charlotte Hornets that would look like this: The Hornets and Kings have discussed a potential trade around Domantas Sabonis and Miles Bridges Hornets receive: Domantas Sabonis Kings receive: Mi...
NBA rumors: Insider reveals more details on Hornets-Kings trade talks involving Domantas Sabonis, Miles Bridges
As the NBA offseason is set to hit its full crescendo following the NBA Finals, it appears as if a key trade between the Hornets and the Kings is starting to pick up traction. Per a report by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there have been growing discussions about a trade involving Domantas Sabonis of the […] The post NBA rumors: Insider reveals more details on Hornets-Kings trade talks involving Domantas Sabonis, Miles Bridges appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kings, Hornets Have Discussed Domantas Sabonis
1:23 pm: Confirming Amick’s reporting, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype says the Kings and Hornets explored a possible framework that would’ve sent Bridges, Green, and a first-round pick to Sacramento in exchange for Sabonis. However, as Amick noted, Charlotte has resisted including either of its 2026 first-rounders in a deal. The Hornets are considering pursuing a […]
Miami Heat 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Miami Heat’s season came to a disappointing end with an overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the NBA Play-In tournament, closing out with a 43-39 record in the regular season. It is no secret that the Miami Heat are currently aggressively pursuing Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo after failing to secure […] The post Miami Heat 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Hornets rumors: Miles Bridges on trade alert amid Domantas Sabonis buzz
The Charlotte Hornets were one Play-in win away from ending a nine-year postseason drought. Because the team was so close, they are likely anxious to take the next step in playoff contention. Charlotte is already being linked in blockbuster trade rumors ahead of the 2026 offseason. Domantas Sabonis, in particular, is being linked to the […] The post Hornets rumors: Miles Bridges on trade alert amid Domantas Sabonis buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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