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For years, the Charlotte Hornets had a young and promising roster, but they just couldn’t seem to develop winning habits. The team finally took a few steps forward this season, even winning a play-in tournament game before ultimately being eliminated from the preliminary postseason event. With LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, the future […] The post 2 players Hornets must trade to take next step after surprise season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann is determined to return next season as a better player than he is today, and he blames himself for his team not making the playoffs. The Hornets were on the wrong side of NBA history in a 121-90 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic. Heading into the offseason, Mann reflected […] The post Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charles Lee delivered a blunt message aimed at snapping his team out of their frustration and keeping them accountable.
The Charlotte Hornets saw their 2025-26 campaign come to a brutal end with a 120-91 loss against the Orlando Magic, who will now play the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in their first-round series. The Hornets were ambushed right from the first quarter and went back from halftime with a 31-point deficit. The Magic head […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Miller completed the third season of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the most promising young stars in the […] The post Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets dropped their play-in contest against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, officially bringing their fun season to an end. Led by the sharpshooting trio of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets were one of the better teams in the second half of the season and, entering the final day […] The post Hornets makes NBA history with play-in loss vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets joined the 12 teams that were already out of playoff contention, seeing their season come to an end in such disappointing fashion in a 121-90 defeat to the Orlando Magic in the battle for the eighth seed in the play-in tournament. The Hornets looked like one of the fastest-rising […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons. The loss not only means that the Hornets have not advanced […] The post Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic are set to collide in what promises to be one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. This is a game where composure will be stretched, and stars will be forced into defining moments. This should be an interesting stylistic chess match between Charlotte’s free-flowing, […] The post 4 Hornets vs. Magic bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Don't expect fireworks in Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic. With slow paces and hideous half-court efficiency, we are hammering the Under in this 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament matchup.
LaMelo Ball avoids suspension after Bam Adebayo incident, fined $60K, remains available as Charlotte Hornets face Orlando Magic in crucial Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ahead of last year’s NBA Draft Lottery, LaMelo Ball personally urged Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson to consider selecting Kon Knueppel.
The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Amid the pandemonium on the court following Charlotte’s incredible win, Ball dapped up Hugo, the … The post Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
We’ve got the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In Tournament results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Both teams will fight for a chance to enter the playoffs and attempt to make history. No team who has surpassed the Play-In Round has ever won the NBA Championship. But […] The post Heat vs. Hornets Play-In Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It starts with the Play-In Game where the Heat take on the Hornets with both teams needing to win two games to make the NBA Playoffs.
The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where…
Fans show excitement for Pistons-Hornets playoff series after another scuffle marred the two teams' final regular season meeting.
The Charlotte Hornets are still in contention for an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but what stood in front of them on Tuesday night was a game against the Boston Celtics — one of the best teams in the association especially in the aftermath of Jayson Tatum’s return. Nonetheless, the Hornets have given […] The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller throws down dunk on teammate in rare double alley-oop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets have the toughest remaining schedule in the league.
