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Muggsy Bogues’ story is one of defying the odds, and his legacy extends far beyond the court
By Cameron Lee July 15, 2026 Photo: Jim Bounds / AP Hornets legend Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues’ story has been told countless times, yet with each passing season it becomes even more remarkable. As the NBA continues to evolve and the average player now stands nearly...
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Charlotte FC signs former Newcastle United attacker Allan Saint-Maximin as a Designated Player
By Billy McGee June 13, 2026 Photo: Sipa USA (AP) Charlotte FC has filled their open Designated Player spot with the signing of 29-year-old French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on a three-year deal. Saint-Maximin joins the Crown on a free transfer after featuring for Ligue 1...
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Pep Biel, Ashley Westwood, and Tim Ream Named MLS All-Stars as Charlotte prepares for MLS All-Star Week festivities
By Billy McGee July 8, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure With the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte fast approaching, the roster for the 30th edition of the showcase has been revealed, featuring three Charlotte FC players: Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, and Tim Ream. Westwood...
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Breaking down the Hornets’ trade of Miles Bridges to the Suns for Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale
By James Plowright June 29, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure After seven seasons and 501 games — good for fourth-most in franchise history — the Hornets are moving on from their longest-tenured player. Miles Bridges, once a cornerstone of Charlotte’s core (R.I.P. Air BnB),...
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Breaking down every angle of the Hornets’ trade of LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and what could be next
By James Plowright June 25, 2026 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure The Charlotte Hornets have stunned the NBA by trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029,...
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Jeff Peterson discussed Hornets’ new draft picks, Coby White, physicality, and free agency in post-draft press conference
By Will Eudy June 24, 2026 In drafting Hannes Steinbach with the No. 14 pick and Christian Anderson Jr. at No. 18, the Hornets came away from the 2026 NBA Draft with two players who already share a strong familiarity, having spent significant time together...
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Evaluating the Hornets’ 2026 NBA Draft Picks: Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr.
By James Plowright June 24, 2026 Photo: Adam Hunger / AP After weeks of speculation about Charlotte potentially moving up, trading down, or even exiting the draft entirely, the Hornets ultimately stayed put at picks No. 14 and No. 18. With those selections, they added...
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Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Hannes Steinbach and Karim Lopez projected as targets for Hornets
By James Plowright June 19, 2026 Charlotte holds picks 14 and 18 in what is widely considered a deep and talented 2026 NBA Draft class that begins to taper off in the 20s. The Hornets have a real opportunity to strengthen their exciting young core...
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The Hornets have the assets to make a splash before the NBA Draft; James Plowright evaluates potential trade options
By James Plowright June 17, 2026 LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Grant Williams, and Tre Mann stand as the only remaining players from the Hornets roster at the start of the 2024-25 season. The rest of the roster has been churned, reshaped or upgraded...
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Former Charlotte 49ers star Dazia Lawrence is keeping her hoop dreams alive with the Charlotte Crown
By Billy McGee May 27, 2026 Photo: Phillip Gripper / CLTure Mallard Creek High School graduate and former Charlotte 49ers women’s basketball star Dazia Lawrence has returned to the Queen City to play for the Charlotte Crown in the new UPSHOT League. “I went overseas,...
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