Latest news and updates about the Hornets
The Hornets are hiring John Bryant as an assistant coach, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Bryant was an assistant on Billy Donovan‘s staff in Chicago for the past five years. Donovan stepped down as head coach of the Bulls in April, after the 2025/26 season ended. Bryant, a former professional player, got his […]
Dennis Schroder isn’t complaining about being traded by the Cavaliers. Actually, he seems pretty happy about it. Schroder told German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung that he views his move to the Hornets as “a better situation for me,” citing the difficult role he had alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in Cleveland. “When you have two […] The post Dennis Schroder: Hornets are ‘a better situation for me’ than Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dennis Schröder believes he’ll have a better opportunity to succeed with the Hornets than he did with the Cavaliers, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. In an interview with the German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung, Schröder discusses Friday’s trade agreement between Charlotte and Cleveland that will send him to the 12th team of his NBA career. “When […]
Reaching an agreement to trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte last week hasn’t changed the Cavaliers‘ plans to find a new home for Max Strus, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (subscription required). League sources tell Stein that Cleveland is still searching for a taker for Strus, who has a $16.7MM expiring contract for 2026/27. The […]
The 2026-27 schedule is out and it shows the Brooklyn Nets, generally seen as having one of the worst rosters in the NBA this season, will open the season October 21 vs. the Charlotte Hornets, just as they did last season, only in Brooklyn rather than Charlotte. The game is not likely to get much […]
The Hornets earned a B-minus grade from Zach Kram of ESPN for Friday’s trade that sent Tre Mann to Cleveland in exchange for Dennis Schröder and cash. It was a cost-cutting move for the Cavaliers, who save roughly $6.8MM in the deal, which will provide more flexibility to re-sign James Harden and pursue other roster […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Schroder is a 13-year league veteran who has played for 11 different NBA franchises. He split his time during the 2025-26 season between the Kings and the Cavaliers and averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists while shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.9% from three. He’ll likely play backup to point guard Coby White, who was more The pos...
Coby White is excited about playing alongside Grayson Allen following the veteran guard’s arrival in Charlotte. White also described fellow newcomer Naz Reid as “super talented” and praised his “unique skill set,” but he had plenty to say about what Allen can bring to the Hornets. “The one thing I’ve always noticed about G.A. is […] The post Coby White talks Grayson Allen’s Hornets role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Coby White is optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets despite an offseason that saw the franchise trade away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. Charlotte brought back several pieces in those moves, including Naz Reid, Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale, and White believes the new-look roster has plenty of potential. “I think we’ve got a really, really […] The post Coby White believes Hornets can surprise people appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with wing Kobe Stewart, giving him an opportunity to compete during training camp. The deal is structured with the expectation that Stewart could join the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte’s G League affiliate, following the preseason. The 6-foot-6 wing appeared in 46 G League games last season […] The post Kobe Stewart agrees to deal with Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hornets The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges this offseason, but Coby White doesn’t sound like someone expecting a rebuilding year in Charlotte. “I think we’ve got a really, really good team,” White said, via Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “We’ve got a lot of really, really good players.” White, acquired by Charlotte […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Garrison Mathews, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Hornets traded away two starters this summer in LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, but Coby White is confident the team can move up the Eastern Conference standings in 2026/27, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “I think we’ve got a really, really good team,” White told Boone. “We’ve got a lot of […]
Wizards The Wizards are bringing back guard Alondes Williams, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reported that Williams has agreed to a deal with Washington. Terms weren’t disclosed, though it’s likely a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Williams, 26, spent time with the Wizards last season on a 10-day deal and made the most of […] The post NBA Moves: Wizards, Alondes Williams, Spurs, Taelon Peter, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Naz Reid's playoff experience from his Timberwolves days should help a young Hornets team.
Free agent wing Kobe Stewart has reached an agreement with the Hornets on an Exhibit 10 contract, his agents Sam Cipriano and Keith Kreiter tell Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Stewart, who went undrafted out of Presbyterian College in 2025, spent his first professional season playing in the G League, where he […]
After spending his entire NBA career in Minnesota, Naz Reid is beginning to settle into his new surroundings with the Charlotte Hornets. Reid was on his way to the Bahamas when he learned he had been traded. His agent had warned him several days earlier that a move was possible, but Reid still described the […] The post Naz Reid discusses his new Hornets teammates appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Naz Reid believes his experience from deep postseason runs with the Minnesota Timberwolves can help a young Charlotte Hornets team take another step forward. Reid was part of several successful Minnesota teams, including two trips to the Western Conference finals. Now one of Charlotte’s more experienced players, he intends to lead through his actions as […] The post Naz Reid plans to bring playoff experience to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Naz Reid spent eight years building a strong connection with Minnesota Timberwolves fans, making his trade to the Charlotte Hornets an emotional change for both sides. The former undrafted forward joined Minnesota on a two-way contract in 2019 before gradually developing into one of the NBA’s most productive reserves. His rise culminated with the 2024 […] The post Naz Reid reflects on emotional Timberwolves departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Warriors The Warriors missed on several major offseason swings, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Curry is preparing to leave. Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that Curry has never publicly pressured Golden State to make roster changes and has consistently expressed a desire to remain with the only NBA franchise he has known. A source […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, Naz Reid, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Naz Reid was one of the Timberwolves‘ most popular players during his time with the franchise, so it’s been hard for Minnesota fans to get used to the idea that he’s now wearing a Hornets uniform. Reid, who was sent to Charlotte as part of the return in the LaMelo Ball trade, spoke about the […]
Here is how the Hornets’ starting lineup and bench rotation may look for the NBA 2026-27 season as they begin the post-LaMelo Ball era.
The Hornets seem geared to compete, and Coby White is convinced the team is going to surprise a lot of people.
LaMelo Ball is preparing for a major transition after joining the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason. The former Charlotte Hornets guard is leaving behind the only NBA home he has known and embracing a fresh beginning in Minnesota. Although the California native is heading to a completely different part of the country, he has expressed enthusiasm [...]
The Charlotte Hornets are quietly building one of the league’s promising rosters after making a significant move this offseason. Former Hornets superstar LaMelo Ball is now with the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Josh Green and a draft pick, in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks. […] The post Charlotte Hornets poised for a stacked future roster appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LaMelo Ball is starting a new chapter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After six years with the Charlotte Hornets, he will now live in the Twin Cities. Relocating to a different state is always tough, even for superstar athletes. But Ball, who grew up in California, said he is excited for his move. He had to […] The post Bucks legend calls out leaked LaMelo Ball penthouse video appeared first on ClutchPoints .