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The Charlotte Hornets agreed to send LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks. On the surface, that’s just Minnesota cashing in for another star. But for Warriors fans, it reopens one of the most painful draft-night decisions in […]
Late last week, we got the news that former North Carolina men’s basketball player Coby White had agreed to a new deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who he had been acquired by in a trade last season. On Monday, we got more news that another Tar Heel had come to an agreement on a new […]
NBA Free Agency began at 6 PM ET last night, but we were already starting to hear news beforehand. For some players, they could technically make tentative deals with teams before the official window opened, and Coby White was one of the guys that took advantage. It was announced that White plans to a sign […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a massive swing by acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to pair up with Anthony Edwards and his promising supporting cast. A week after being traded to the team, LaMelo Ball received a short but telling welcome message from Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu, who is fresh from signing a five-year, […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball Gets Welcome Message From $112 Million Guard appeared first on HEAVY .
So today is technically the start of free agency, but stuff has already happened en masse, both for the Charlotte Hornets and the league as a whole. Let’s hit the highlights: Charlotte Hornets We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges trades, and surely we’ll continue to hash that […] The post Charlotte Hornets free agency primer and open thread first appeared on At The Hive .
Never say never. Back in March, WSOC-TV asked Steph Curry the question he’s been fielding for years, and instead of the usual diplomatic deflection, Steph grinned and said it outright: you always keep your options open. The question was: will he leave the Warriors to join his hometown Charlotte Hornets? Dell Curry’s number 30 went […]
After a mixed bag first season, the Lakers are declining Nick Smith Jr.’s team option for next season. The Lakers landed Smith Jr. on a two-way deal at the very start of the preseason after he was waived by the Hornets. While Smith Jr.’s impact wasn’t felt throughout the whole season, he still had some […]
The Charlotte Hornets will continue to have a veteran presence as they enter the post-LaMelo Ball era. According to Rod Booner of The Charlotte Observer, the Hornets exercised the team option worth $3.8 million for Pat Connaughton, a former NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks and a constant veteran presence for the Hornets over the […] The post Report: Former NBA Champion Stays With The Charlotte Hornets appeared first on HEAVY .
The Hornets are picking up their team option on veteran wing Pat Connaughton for the 2026/27 season, reports Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Connaughton’s option salary is $3,815,861, but it won’t become guaranteed until January, so there’s a good chance he won’t remain on this contract until then, despite having his option […]
The Charlotte Hornets have shaken up their roster massively, trading away LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns. However, the franchise may not be done with their overhaul. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has found himself in trade rumors constantly. If he is going to be dealt, Kevin O’Connor […] The post NBA rumors: Why insider loves Hornets’ Jaylen Brown trade idea after shipping out LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets' trade for Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen mimics the Hawks' approach of pace-and-space offense.
The Wolves have a star guard In LaMelo Ball, and Charlotte has a real stretch big in Naz Reid and more draft capital. However, there is one clear winner in this trade.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hell-bent on getting over the hump after falling short in the playoffs for five straight seasons. They made a bold and unexpected move by acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, pairing him with Anthony Edwards. Ball and Edwards entered the NBA at the same time in 2020. […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball are ‘best f***ing backcourt in NBA,’ per Kendrick Perkins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets have wasted no time getting involved with the 2026 season offseason. First, they came out of the clouds to trade away LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Three days later, the team set free the other half of Air BnB, sending Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns. Aside from the emotions that […] The post The LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges trades show us what the Hornets are building first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee. By the end of draft night and the days that followed, however, the franchise had completely changed direction. […] The post Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets became the analytical darling of the NBA world at around the midway point of the 2025-26 season, and for good reason. They were blitzing teams with an elite offense led by the exciting LaMelo Ball, and they nearly qualified for the playoffs outright — turning their season around as soon as the […] The post How Hornets must use $40.8 million trade exception after LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns will be looking to add another guard in free agency, and there are a few specific names the team is looking at. The Suns pulled off a blockbuster trade on Sunday with the Charlotte Hornets when they sent Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neal, and a future first-round pick for Miles Bridges and a […] The post Suns’ Free Agent Wish List Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
An analysis of the Phoenix Suns' roster depth since they traded with the Charlotte Hornets to land Miles Bridges on their team.
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The Phoenix Suns have made several moves this offseason in an attempt to stay competitive for next season, and their recent move shows that they’re all in. The Suns acquired Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets, and they now have a serviceable forward to insert into their starting lineup. Some would say that the Suns […] The post The next trade Suns must make after acquiring Miles Bridges from Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 offseason has been one full of surprises and jaw-dropping moves when it comes to the Charlotte Hornets, and that is despite the fact that NBA free agency hasn’t even begun yet. The team walked away from the 2026 NBA Draft with two new first-round rookies. They then traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota […] The post The free agent Hornets must sign after trading LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets have made another massive trade by sending Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns.
Apparently, the Charlotte Hornets are not done wheeling and dealing yet: after sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves a few days ago, Charlotte now swaps Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neal. Charlotte gives up a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-rounder, while Phoenix gives Charlotte a 2033 […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns remain the busiest team in the offseason by trading for Charlotte Hornets forward Mile Bridges Sunday morning. For Phoenix, the move solidifies their starting power forward spot and shreds $20 million in tax relief. Losing Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and an unprotected first in 2033 is a heavy price, but looking […]
The Phoenix Suns may not be done reshaping their roster after acquiring Miles Bridges in a blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets. Following news of the deal, ClutchPoints Senior NBA Reporter Brett Siegel suggested on his X account that the trade could signal uncertainty surrounding Jalen Green’s long-term future with the franchise. “After this Miles Bridges […] The post Suns rumors: Are Jalen Green’s days numbered after Miles Bridges trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints .