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We’ve spent a bunch of time talking about power forwards this week. While the Charlotte Hornets could use some more talent there, they’re definitely not going to force a positional pick if there is more perceived talent on the board at another spot. The team is very perimeter oriented in the back court, and a […] The post Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Dailyn Swain first appeared on At The Hive .
Back in May 2024, LaMelo Ball was sued for allegedly hitting a child with his car following an event held by the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in October 2023.According to WCNC Charlotte, Ball is facing a $3.75 million lawsuit that would be going to trial in the week of June 15. The child, […] The post Charlotte Hornets Star LaMelo Ball $3.75 Million Lawsuit Gets Major Update appeared first on HEAVY .
The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to retool this offseason after a tough Game 7 loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The good news for the Thunder is that they have plenty of assets at their disposal, including two picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Recently, ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: Thunder, Bulls, Hornets trying to trade up into top 10 of draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Stephen A. Smith did not pick a fight with Kevin Garnett, but for a moment, it sounded like he might be going down that path. Smith has shown a willingness to get into it with Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and other NBA stars. But Garnett isn’t someone you want to pick…
On Wednesday night, Game One of the NBA Finals took place in San Antonio, Texas. A fan ran onto the court during the game to seemingly take a photo with Victor Wembanyama. The individual has reportedly been arrested and banned…
NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Rozier's efforts to continue his NBA career are hindered by a court order barring him from any contact with the Charlotte Hornets, his attorney argued in a motion Wednesday.
Terry Rozier was under contract for $26,643,031 during the 2025-26 season with the Miami Heat. Now, he is going to forfeit almost all of that money. During his time with the Charlotte Hornets, the guard played a role in a sports gambling scheme that led to his arrest. Federal prosecutors indicted the Louisville product in […] The post Why Terry Rozier will lose most of $26.6 million salary after allegedly taking $100K bribe as member of Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets will face their biggest draft decision in 16 years on June 23. Despite falling to the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nets will have an opportunity to land a franchise centerpiece. Brooklyn’s realistic options include guards such as Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Kinston Flemings, […] The post Analyst predicts Nets’ most likely pick at No. 6 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
We continue our trend of evaluating power forwards projected to go around where the Charlotte Hornets pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. We’ve done Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, and Hannes Steinbach. All bring different things to the table. So does Morez Johnson, who has a strong case as the beste defender at his position in […] The post Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Morez Johnson first appeared on At The Hive .
From the B/R list of top potential free agents this summer, where will the best available players land?
The 2026 NBA Finals are now upon us, and while it’ll involve games just a few train stops away from the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets couldn’t be further from the championship stage right now. You all know this, but the Nets didn’t have the greatest season in the world this past year. They fell […]
The Brooklyn Nets have their work cut out for them this summer following two straight tanking seasons. Step one will be nailing their highest draft pick of the Brooklyn era. While the Nets suffered more lottery heartbreak, they could still have several intriguing options at No. 6, including Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Keaton […] The post Nets 2026 NBA Mock Draft roundup reveals popular pick three weeks out appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets took an impressive leap this season despite failing to make the playoffs.After just 19 wins last year, the Hornets improved to 44-38 in coach Charles Lee’s second season in charge. LaMelo Ball‘s game matured, Kon Knueppel was better than advertised and the entire team looked really good when the calendar flipped to […] The post Charlotte Hornets Make Important Roster Move For Next Season appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Bulls didn’t part ways with Coby White because of a lack of belief in their former first-round pick. With the direction the team was headed, White was better off playing in a competitive situation, which turned out to be in Charlotte with the Hornets. With 2026 NBA free agency around the corner, White […] The post Ex-Bulls Star Gets Good Prediction Before 2026 NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
The Hornets have guaranteed Moussa Diabate’s contract for the 2026/27 season, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk tweets. It’s not a surprise, given that Diabate has proved to be one of the league’s biggest bargains. He’s due to make $2,461,462 next season, a pittance for a rotation player who started 47 of 73 games for Charlotte in 2025/26. […]
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to become a top unrestricted free agent this summer. Although he is widely expected to remain with the Lakers, league sources suggest that the Brooklyn Nets could challenge their position by utilizing over $50 million in salary cap space to make a maximum offer of four years […] The post Lakers rumors: Insider floats Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren free agency possibility appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LaMelo Ball needs to be surrounded by the right pieces. The Charlotte Hornets know this. They spent the 2025-26 season proving they belong in the Eastern Conference conversation before discovering exactly where they still fall short. Despite one of the league’s most explosive offenses, Charlotte’s shortcomings exposed a glaring weakness in the middle. That’s why […] The post Jarrett Allen Hornets-Cavs trade hypothetical gives LaMelo Ball perfect center to complete lineup appeared first on Cl...
The Charlotte Hornets have question marks at the future of the 4 spot. Both Miles Bridges and Grant Williams are free agents after next season, and Tidjane Salaun is far from a safe bet to man that position long term. That makes power forward a popular position to mock to the Hornets, and there are […] The post Charlotte Hornets prospect scouting report: Hannes Steinbach first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets won as many games in January and February of this season (19) as they did all of last season. Overall, the Hornets increased their win total by 25 games from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. The Hornets showed significant improvement this season but fell short of the playoffs after losing to the Orlando Magic […] The post Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
The Nets, it would seem, are more than like to take one of two lead guards on the night of June 23 at Barclays Center, either Mikel Brown Jr. or Darius Acuff. The are the most mentioned candidates for the No. 6 pick by draftniks and assorted pundits. And indeed, both are worthy of such […]
Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we continue our series with a look at Nick Smith Jr. Back in September, when the Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. […]
Defense wins championships. That saying has been proven in basketball across multiple eras by the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden; however, one of these examples is not like the others. James Harden’s Defense Fails Again For the seventeenth time in his […] The post James Harden Just Proved That Defense Wins Championships appeared first on The Lead .
The fast approaching 2026 NBA draft should help grease the gears of the trade market.
The consensus among pundits is that this year’s free agent class is not the best, putting aside the mystery of where LeBron James suits up. That said, the Nets have more than enough cap space to make significant offers for whoever is out there plus draft assets that could be put to use in sign-and-trades. […]
This Spring, we went from hearing from Jordi Fernández nearly every day, to not hearing from him at all. The coach hasn’t been “ghosting” us. There wasn’t break-up between he and the Nets. In fact, they seem to be more committed to each other than ever. The season just ended, and so did our chance […]