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1:21Timberwolves Don't Improve Stock After LaMelo Ball Move
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1:45NBA Offseason Grades: Charlotte Hornets
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1:54Moves Lakers Can Make to Become Title Contenders
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1:27Reports: Lakers Sign Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton
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12:09Biggest Questions for NBA's Eastern Conference
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1:10Hornets: What's the Post-LaMelo Ball Plan?
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8:51Miles Bridges Traded to the Suns
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0:48Breaking: Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to the Suns
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1:52Heat Looking to Load Up on Shooting After Giannis Trade?
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1:47Should the Raptors Trade for Ja Morant?
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9:05Expectations For Hornets After Trading Away LaMelo Ball
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1:56Where does LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards combo rank among NBA's best?
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1:40Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White To 3-Year, $74M Deal
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1:22Is Trading LaMelo Ball Best for the Hornets?
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1:41Expectations For the Charlotte Hornets
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1:51Projecting the Timberwolves' New-Look Lineup
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11:15LaMelo Ball Joins Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves
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1:58Expectations for the Post-LaMelo Hornets
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1:17What Are the Expectations for the Timberwolves?
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1:27Breaking Down the Timberwolves' New-Look Roster
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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Wants to be more versatile
Salaun said Monday that he's focused on becoming a more versatile contributor as he competes for playing time in Charlotte's rotation, Sam reports.
The third-year forward identified facilitating, efficient catch-and-shoot play, screening and the ability to defend all five positions as areas that could help him earn minutes. Salaun also made improving his physicality a priority during the offseason. After averaging 6.1 points and 4.7 rebounds across 62 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he'll face increased competition for playing time in a deeper Hornets rotation this season.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Improves his physicality
Kalkbrenner said Monday that improving his physicality was his biggest developmental focus during the offseason, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.
Physicality was already an area in which Kalkbrenner made noticeable strides during his rookie campaign, particularly absorbing contact defensively and setting screens. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 21.4 minutes across 69 regular-season appearances last campaign, and further improvement in that area could help him earn additional playing time in Charlotte's frontcourt. His competition is much fiercer this season due to the additions of Hannes Steinbach, Naz Reid and Royce O'Neale.
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Hornets' Coby White: Ready for new role
White said Monday that he wanted to return to the Hornets to take on the challenge of a new role, and he's "excited" for the road ahead, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.
After trading away LaMelo Ball, the Hornets signed White to a three-year, $74 million deal this offseason. The veteran guard was traded from Chicago to Charlotte last February and provided a spark off the bench for the Hornets in 2025-26, though he's now expected to step into a starting role. In 21 regular-season games with Charlotte last season, he averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 19.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Iffy for Opening Night
Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said Monday that he "doesn't know" whether Knueppel (hamstring) will be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Nets, Owen Watterson of SI.com reports.
Knueppel's status for Opening Night remains uncertain as he continues to work his way back from his left hamstring injury. Peterson's comments suggest the Hornets aren't ready to rule out the second-year wing, though his availability will likely become clearer as training camp progresses. He has already been ruled out for the entire preseason, to be clear.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Ready for training camp
Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said Monday that Miller (shoulder) is expected to participate in training camp and be ready for the start of the regular season, Hunter Bailey of the HWY 49 Podcast reports.
Miller's availability for training camp is an encouraging sign after his injury issues last season. Peterson expects the forward to be "ready to roll" for Opening Night, which would be a significant boost for a Charlotte squad that could be without Kon Knueppel (hamstring) to begin the season.
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Hornets' Rob Dillingham: Traded to Charlotte
The Hornets acquired Dillingham (wrist) from the Bulls on Saturday in exchange for Buddy Hield and cash, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dillingham, the 2024 No. 8 overall pick, has appeared in 114 regular-season games for the Timberwolves and Bulls throughout his career, averaging 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 13.0 minutes per contest. It's unknown what kind of role he will have in Charlotte, though it may not be a meaningful one, considering the Hornets have plenty of backcourt depth. Dillingham had minor surgery in April to remove a ganglion cyst but is expected to be ready to go to begin the 2026-27 campaign.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Out for preseason
Williams will miss the preseason after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Hornets announced Friday.
Williams will be re-evaluated the first week of the regular season, putting his status for Opening Night in the air. Williams will have a difficult path to minutes this season as he competes with the likes of Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale and Tidjane Salaun.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: To miss preseason
Knueppel will miss the preseason after suffering a left hamstring injury during an offseason workout, the Hornets announced Friday.
The Hornets say that Knueppel will be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season, putting his status for Opening Night on Oct. 21 in jeopardy. Knueppel is coming off a dominant rookie campaign with regular-season averages of 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 47.5 percent shooting from the field.
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Hornets' Ryan Nembhard: Expected to be waived
The Hornets are expected to waive Nembhard, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports Tuesday.
The Hornets sent Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta on Tuesday in exchange for Buddy Hield, Nembhard and cash considerations. However, the 23-year-old guard is expected to be waived after being traded twice this summer. Nembhard appeared in 60 regular-season games (27 starts) for Dallas last season, averaging 6.6 points, 5.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per showing.
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Hornets' Ryan Nembhard: Shipped to Charlotte
The Hawks are trading Buddy Hield, Nembhard and cash to the Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith on Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Nembhard was initially set to play for the Hawks this season after coming over from Dallas as part of the Zaccharie Risacher trade. Nembhard will now head over to Charlotte, where he'll help provide the Hornets with depth at point guard behind Coby White, Dennis Schroder and rookie first-rounder Christian Anderson.
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Hornets' Buddy Hield: Dealt to Hornets
The Hawks are trading Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith on Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Hield struggled to carve out a meaningful role for Atlanta, making just seven regular-season appearances with the Hawks last year, so the move to Charlotte gives him a chance for a fresh start. The veteran sharpshooter gives the Hornets wing depth but still doesn't appear likely to have an Opening Night role.
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Hornets' Tre Carroll: Signs with Charlotte
Carroll signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Hornets on Tuesday.
Based on previous transactions, the Hornets will likely waive Carroll shortly to acquire his G League rights. Look for him to suit up for the Greensboro Swarm this season.
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Hornets' DJ Armstrong: Signed by Charlotte
The Hornets signed Armstrong to an Exhibit 10 deal Monday.
Based on their recent moves, the Hornets will likely waive Armstrong shortly in order to secure his G League rights. He could end up playing a key role for the Greensboro Swarm.
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Hornets' Bez Mbeng: Signs with Charlotte
The Hornets signed Mbeng on Tuesday.
Presumably, this is another Exhibit 10 deal for Charlotte as it fills out its training camp roster. In a related move, Kobe Stewart was waived.
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Hornets' Sion James: Faces increased competition for minutes
James will have added competition for playing time after the Hornets added Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason.
James saw a meaningful role in his rookie season, averaging 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.6 steals across 22.5 minutes per tilt in 82 regular-season games (19 starts). The Hornets took a significant step forward in 2025-26 and will look to continue building momentum behind Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller (shoulder). The club added several veteran swingmen, and while not all of them are guaranteed a steady role, they could challenge James for minutes.
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Hornets' Jarkel Joiner: Latches on with Hornets
Joiner signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Charlotte on Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Joiner played in the G League during the 2025-26 season, averaging 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 49 games with Raptors 905. He'll have an opportunity to earn a roster spot during training camp after signing on with the Hornets.
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Hornets' Kyle Mangas: Inks pact with Charlotte
Mangas signed a contract with the Hornets on Wednesday.
The exact terms of the deal are unclear, though it's likely a non-guaranteed deal to secure Mangas' G League rights. Over 45 appearances with the Austin Spurs in 2025-26, he averaged 17.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks across 32.3 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Trey Townsend: Signs with Charlotte
Townsend signed a deal with the Hornets on Tuesday.
Presumably, this is a training camp invite for the Arizona product. As a fifth-year senior, he averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He'll likely be vying for a spot on Charlotte's G League affiliate.
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Hornets' Josiah Allick: Lands Exhibit 10 deal
Allick signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hornets on Monday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Allick will compete for a spot on Charlotte's Opening Night roster during training camp. However, this move also gives the club his G League rights, and it's likely he'll join the Greensboro Swarm for the 2026-27 campaign. Over 41 outings with the Swarm last season, the 25-year-old averaged 5.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 16.6 minutes per tilt.
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Hornets' Dennis Schroder: Leads way for Germany on Sunday
Schroder registered 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Germany's 96-94 win over Poland in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Schroder led the team in both points and dimes during Sunday's exhibition. The journeyman guard's next stop in 2026-27 takes him to Charlotte after averaging 10.8 points, 4.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 24.2 minutes per game across 70 regular-season appearances between the Cavaliers and Kings in 2025-26. He offers the rebuilding Hornets a veteran presence off the bench behind Coby White.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
116.0 (13th) |
111.2 (7th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| K. Knueppel SF Kon Knueppel SF | Hamstring |
| G. Williams PF Grant Williams PF | Hamstring |
| P. Hall C PJ Hall C | Ankle |