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In fantasy basketball, the difference between a championship roster and a lottery team often comes down to a single notification on your phone. As we navigate the early offseason of May 2026, the landscape is ripe for upheaval. Entering the new season, we might get treated to not just minor roster ...
Cyhi The Prynce isn’t holding back when it comes to Lonzo Ball’s uncertain NBA future. The rapper recently joined Jeff Teague’s Club 520 Podcast and made it clear he believes the Charlotte Hornets missed a major opportunity. Ball entered free agency after a brief stop with the Utah Jazz, who waived him shortly after acquiring […] The post Cyhi The Prynce sounds off on where Lonzo Ball should land appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team […] The post 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Talent is a must when building a winning fantasy basketball roster. But what good is athletic aptitude if it’s riding the bench? Truth be told, opportunity is what puts points on the scoreboard in fantasy basketball. Minutes, usage, and role clarity are what decide a player’s fantasy value ahead of ...
Kon Knueppel had a fantastic season for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Charlotte started the season 4-13 and appeared to be on its way to a fourth straight sub-.500 record. Instead, the Hornets started buzzing, going 40-25 the rest of the year to earn a spot in the ...
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.
LaMelo Ball targeted Anthony Black with a heated verbal barrage despite a massive scoreboard deficit.
LaVar Ball is back after the Charlotte Hornets’ elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament, and he has an idea to help the team realize its ambitions. In a new video, Ball urges the Hornets to sign Lonzo and Gelo to pair with LaMelo, citing their “unmatched” chemistry. He also criticized Hornets coach Charles Lee for … The post LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
After LaMelo Ball tripped Bam Adebayo earlier this week, Nick Wright called the Hornets guard a "clown."
It’s been several years since he has been a fixture in the spotlight, but LaVar Ball couldn’t pass up this opportunity to get back into the headlines after the Charlotte Hornets were blown out in their play-in game for the Eastern Conference eighth seed against the Orlando Magic. In spite of the game being played…
LaMelo Ball questions head coach Charles Lee's game plan after the Charlotte Hornets' blowout loss to the Orlando Magic.
Charles Lee delivered a blunt message aimed at snapping his team out of their frustration and keeping them accountable.
The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period. By halftime, the Magic had built a 68-37 lead after shooting 5-for-20 from the field in […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nick Wright piles on LaMelo Ball, urges the Charlotte Hornets to trade the point guard and multiple first-round picks for Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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.
Despite a fan’s creative distraction at the free-throw line, LaMelo Ball and the Hornets were overwhelmed by the Magic.
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 Orlando Magic cannot have any complaints with how their play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets went. They exceeded expectations right from the first quarter, opening the game 27-10 and never looking back in a 121-90 rout of Charlotte. The Magic had a standout team night, were not the most efficient themselves, and it was […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One Orlando Magic fan got creative on Friday to try to get into LaMelo Ball’s head. The Charlotte Hornets guard was shooting a bonus free throws midway through the third quarter of their play-in tournament clash at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The NBA on Prime broadcast panned to a wide view from behind Ball, which … The post Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a Play-In elimination game that was effectively decided before halftime. Orlando built a 31-point lead at the break and came out with a defensive resilience that was too much for the Hornets all night. The Magic had lost […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
During the second quarter, Miles Bridges became tangled with Magic guard Desmond Bane after Bane poked the ball loose.
The Orlando Magic handed the Charlotte Hornets their worst loss of the season as they won 121-90 to set up a first-round series with the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte was embarrassed across the board and had effectively lost the game in two quarters, returning with a 31-point deficit in what was a total offensive collapse. However, […] The post Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet 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.
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.
