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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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Allen Iverson, Jonathon Brooks, Ja’Tavion Sanders, and Vernon Maxwell will make appearances at the Collector’s Jam
By Cameron Lee May 26, 2026 The sports card and TCG (trading card game) industry is continuing its boom, as a recent research study indicates that the market size has increased by $5 billion since 2021. As shopping platforms like Whatnot, TikTok, Fanatics Live, and...
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Charlotte FC will play their final match before a lengthy World Cup break against a surging New England Revolution side
By Billy McGee May 21, 2026 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC is heading into their final match before the World Cup break with a home game against the New England Revolution. The club has an opportunity to head into the break on a positive note...
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Carolina Ascent look to continue their unbeaten streak in the regular-season finale against first-place Sporting JAX
By Billy McGee May 13, 2026 Photo: Carolina Ascent FC The Carolina Ascent are playing their final regular-season home game against first-place Sporting JAX, and a win, coupled with a Lexington SC loss to Tampa Bay Sun FC, would move the Ascent into second place...
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Charlotte FC has an opportunity to pick up six points this week in a crucial two-game stretch at home
By Billy McGee May 12, 2026 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC is in the midst of a rough patch of play, having gone winless in their previous five matches across all competitions. They’ll have two opportunities to right the ship in the upcoming week, with...
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The Hornets own the No. 14 and No. 18 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft; here’s a look at the prospects likely on the board
By James Plowright May 10, 2026 The NBA Draft Lottery results are in, and for Charlotte, things played out largely as expected. With only a 2.4% chance of jumping into the top four, the Hornets did not move up and will now hold two mid‑first‑round...
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Everything you need to know about the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee May 3, 2026 The Truist Championship returns to Charlotte this week after a one-year hiatus, following Quail Hollow Club hosting the PGA Championship in 2025. Charlotte’s signature golf event will also mark Rory McIlroy’s first start since winning back-to-back Masters titles last...
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Kon Knueppel deserved to be the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, and there are several reasons why, after a record-breaking season
By James Plowright April 27, 2026 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure A historic, record-breaking season wasn’t enough for Kon Knueppel to take home the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Appearing in 81 games, Knueppel averaged 31.5 minutes per game, 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4...
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