The Milwaukee Bucks just sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, and it was surprising for the NBA community. Most teams in that position put their head down and rebuild quietly. Milwaukee, apparently, had other ideas.The Charlotte Hornets are one of the hottest names in trade talks right now. Their franchise guard is drawing interest from across […]
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The 2026 NBA offseason was already in full swing before the draft. Then Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami, and everything became unexpected. At this point, one more big name could be heading for a new home. On the NBA Draft show, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that the Charlotte Hornets are holding discussions about trading […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors have emerged as two of the teams showing the strongest trade interest in LaMelo Ball as the Charlotte Hornets evaluate the market for their franchise guard. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Wednesday that the Timberwolves and Raptors are among the teams pursuing Ball, citing league sources. Jake Fischer added […]
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Multiple teams are aggressively pursuing LaMelo Ball, and the Charlotte Hornets are actively engaging in trade discussions as the NBA shifts from the draft toward free agency. Speaking during ESPN’s coverage of the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Ball’s name has become one of […]
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11:18 pm: Within their full report on the Ball trade rumors, Stein and Fischer (Substack link) cite league sources who say the Bucks have also registered interest in the Hornets star. Fischer clarifies in a tweet that Milwaukee’s interest dates back to before the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, so it’s unclear if the Bucks would still […]
The Hornets intend to sign undrafted free agent forward Michael Ajayi to a two-way contract, league sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link). A 6’7″ wing, Ajayi had a well-traveled college career, playing two years of junior college ball before suiting up for Pepperdine, Gonzaga and Butler over the past three seasons. As […]
In arguably the biggest bombshell since Giannis Antetokounmpo was shipped to the Miami Heat, it was revealed on Wednesday that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the story, noting that multiple teams are “strongly pursuing” the flashy guard. The development seemingly came out of nowhere, especially […]
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The Hornets have agreed to Exhibit 10 contracts with Marshall’s Wyatt Fricks and Alabama’s Latrell Wrightsell, Edge Sports International tells Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Fricks, a 6’9″ senior forward, was the only NCAA player with more than 50 dunks and 50 made three-pointers this season, according to Boone. He averaged 15.7 […]
Undrafted Australian shooting guard Max Mackinnon has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Hornets, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc reports (via Twitter). After playing his first two seasons at Elon, Mackinnon transferred to Portland for his junior year before finishing his collegiate career at LSU, where he averaged 15.7 points and 2.5 assists per gameon […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves may be the top team to have a chance at landing LaMelo Ball if the Charlotte Hornets decide to trade him. News of Charlotte listening to trade offers started at the end of the second NBA Draft night with more rumors coming from it. Chris Haynes named the Timberwolves as a top […]
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The NBA offseason is in full swing and several teams are busy engaging in potential trades. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly listening to calls inquiring about LaMelo Ball. The star guard is fresh off a solid season, leading the franchise…
I was sitting at my laptop trying to think up some content to post in the wake of the draft, and apparently Shams Charania decided to help out. Out of nowhere, late in the draft, Shams reported that the Charlotte Hornets are engaging with multiple teams about a potential LaMelo Ball trade. Shams made it […]
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I was sitting at my laptop trying to think up some content to post in the wake of the draft, and apparently Shams Charania decided to help out. Out of nowhere, late in the draft, Shams reported that the Charlotte Hornets are engaging with multiple teams about a potential LaMelo Ball trade. Shams made it […]
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The Hornets are reportedly engaged in trade talks for LaMelo Ball, who could end up leaving Charlotte in the next 48 hours.
The Hornets are engaged in LaMelo Ball trade talks with multiple teams, including the Timberwolves.
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops […]
The Toronto Raptors are said to be interested in acquiring Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball in a trade. There have been several trades made during the two days of the NBA Draft, as general managers all around the league have been in frequent conversations with one another. Now, it appears the Raptors and Hornets […]
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ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Charlotte Hornets are actively fielding trade offers for NBA All-Star PG LaMelo Ball
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With the NBA draft in the books, the Charlotte Hornets reportedly are shopping their star point guard.
With the NBA draft in the books, the Charlotte Hornets reportedly are shopping their star point guard.
The NBA is always full of surprises. After the NBA Draft has ended, a bombshell report has come out from Shams Charania. During his appearance on ESPN, the insider reported that the Charlotte Hornets are fielding many offers for star point guard LaMelo Ball. While Ball intends to stay in Charlotte, Shams says that with […]
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Here's a look at updated roster for the Charlotte Hornets after the 2026 NBA Draft, including their projected salary cap and impending free agents.
Veteran big man Xavier Tillman Sr. is continuing his career overseas after signing with Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 27-year-old spent the 2025/26 season with the Celtics and Hornets after beginning his NBA career in Memphis. Originally selected with the 35th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Tillman played a regular role for the Grizzlies before […]
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Charlotte Hornets 2026 No. 18 pick Christian Anderson Jr. isn’t worried about being doubted by critics in the NBA. (via Charlotte Hornets): “I’ve always been doubted and I’ve always been that so-called underdog, and I’ve always performed every single where I went. But they’re getting, in my opinion, the best shooter in the draft, the […]
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With the Hornets drafting Christian Anderson, they could feel comfortable letting Coby White walk in free agency -- and that's great news for the Timberwolves.