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Charlotte Hornets Receive Worrisome Warning Regarding Brandon Miller

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The Charlotte Hornets were not expected to compete for much during the 2026-27 NBA season. However, they were hopeful to see some immediate growth. According to NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor, the early returns instead offer serious reasons for concern. His assessment covered everything from Charlotte’s shot selection to its body language. But one observation should […] The post Charlotte Hornets Receive Worrisome Warning Regarding Brandon Miller appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hornets Reveal Kon Knueppel’s Final Status Ahead of Nets Matchup

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The Charlotte Hornets (3-5) are struggling to gain footing at the beginning of the 2026-27 season. Charlotte currently holds the worst offense in the NBA eight games in. There’s reasoning behind this current mark, including in early injuries to core players. Two of the five starting players for the Hornets (Coby White, Kon Knueppel) have […] The post Hornets Reveal Kon Knueppel’s Final Status Ahead of Nets Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kon Knueppel Injury Update: Hornets Star Taking Next Steps for Return

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The Charlotte Hornets are off to a 3-3 start to the season despite the absence of Kon Knueppel.Knueppel has not played this season yet as he recovers from a strained left hamstring, suffered in an offseason workout in September.He missed training camp and the first six games of his second season.Kon Knueppel Injury UpdateSpeaking before […] The post Kon Knueppel Injury Update: Hornets Star Taking Next Steps for Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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Charlotte Hornets Get Good Naz Reid News Amid Coach’s Controversial Move

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On Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets benched Naz Reid in the second half against the Detroit Pistons. Speaking to reporters after the game, Hornets coach Charles Lee explained his controversial decision not to play his best power forward in the final two quarters of the game. “Unfortunately, Naz didn’t meet our standards in the first half, […] The post Charlotte Hornets Get Good Naz Reid News Amid Coach’s Controversial Move appeared first on HEAVY.

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Here’s What We Know on Naz Reid Benching vs. Playing Tonight for Hornets

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The last time the Charlotte Hornets took the floor, their big offseason acquisition didn’t step foot on the court in the second half. The Hornets benched Naz Reid on Wednesday night at halftime. He didn’t play a second in the third and fourth quarter. It wasn’t a move anyone saw coming, and it wasn’t because […] The post Here’s What We Know on Naz Reid Benching vs. Playing Tonight for Hornets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Naz Reid gets surprisingly benched for a telling reason

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Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid had a short night on the court on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Reid, acquired by the Hornets from the Minnesota Timberwolves via a blockbuster four-team trade in the summer, was benched at halftime of the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The former LSU Tigers star played … The post Naz Reid gets surprisingly benched for a telling reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Hopefully They Trade Him to the Lakers”: NBA World Reacts as Charles Lee Publicly Calls Out Naz Reid For Not Meeting Hornets’ “Standards” in Loss to Pistons

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NBA fans slam Hornets HC Charles Lee for benching Naz Reid in second half of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals why Naz Reid didn’t play in the second half vs. Pistons

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Naz Reid entered the Charlotte Hornets’ Wednesday night clash against the Detroit Pistons as the team’s second-leading scorer, being every bit as good as advertised after coming over in the LaMelo Ball trade this past offseason. However, Reid found himself in head coach Charles Lee’s doghouse for the entire second half of what would be […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals why Naz Reid didn’t play in the second half vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Hornets Benched Naz Reid in 2nd Half With No Injury

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Naz Reid was supposed to be a big addition for the Charlotte Hornets this season. He came aboard from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the LaMelo Ball trade. That made it particularly weird that on Wednesday night, Reid didn’t play a single minute in the second half against the Detroit Pistons — even though it’s believed […] The post Why Hornets Benched Naz Reid in 2nd Half With No Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hornets Star Buys 500 Tickets For Breast Cancer Survivors

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Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller gifted fans in a heartwarming gesture ahead of his career night on Monday against the Washington Wizards. Miller, 23, purchased 500 tickets for breast cancer survivors and their families to attend the game. For Miller, the generous ticket donation was inspired by his mother, Yolanda Miller, who is a breast […] The post Hornets Star Buys 500 Tickets For Breast Cancer Survivors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hornets announce big news about coach Charles Lee

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The Charlotte Hornets went 19-63 in Charles Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Lee has this team trending in the right direction, and the Hornets announced they are giving the head coach a new contract extension. we’re honored to continue … The post Hornets announce big news about coach Charles Lee appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season

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The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 season is officially over following their play-in loss against the Orlando Magic this past week. But one of the bright spots of the Hornets’ impressive season was the emergence of rookie wing Kon Knueppel. Now that the Hornets’ offseason has arrived, head coach Charles Lee is looking for specific improvement from […] The post Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee keeps quiet on multipe screening fouls: ‘I don’t want to get fined’

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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.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting

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Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic. Knueppel enjoyed an incredible rookie campaign throughout the regular season, making a case for Rookie of the Year. He will be competing with Cooper Flagg for the honors, […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic

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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.

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Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record

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Before the calendar flipped to 2026, the Charlotte Hornets were 11 games below .500 (11-22). On the 21st of January, the Hornets still did not look like they were about to turn things around; a 94-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent them down to 16-28 on the season. But since then, the Hornets have […] The post Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee hilariously dismisses ‘not that good’ Derrick White

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On Sunday night, the Charlotte Hornets faced a good litmus test of where they stand among the good teams in the association, as they faced the Boston Celtics. In the end, the Hornets fell short, 114-99, even though the Celtics were missing both Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. An underrated subplot in this game is […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee hilariously dismisses ‘not that good’ Derrick White appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Lee reveals why ‘care factor’ is key for Hornets’ playoff push

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The Charlotte Hornets may not be all the way there, but they have arrived as a winning team in the Eastern Conference. Since the start of the 2026 calendar year, the Hornets have posted the fifth-best record in the NBA at 27-12. Their strong run this year continued on Tuesday, as they made quick work […] The post Charles Lee reveals why ‘care factor’ is key for Hornets’ playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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