Charlotte Hornets Rumors

Knueppel should take on a larger role for the Hornets after the team traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Miller should operate in a larger role in 2026-27 after the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively, per ESPN.

White is expected to serve in a starting role for the Hornets after the team traded LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves on Thursday, per ESPN.

The Hornets are open to the idea of trading Ball in the offseason and are discussing potential deals with multiple teams, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson praised Anderson's shooting ability after the team selected him with the No. 18 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. "One of the best shooters in the draft," Peterson said of the No. 18 pick. "He shot about 40 percent on three, just right under eight attempts a game. He's one of the best pick-and-roll players in the draft, too."

The Hornets believe Steinbach is the best rebounder in the 2026 NBA Draft class, president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said, according to Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. "Best rebounder in the draft. He's someone who is just continuously trying to get better. He's very skilled, a very high IQ player. He fits us from a DNA standpoint."

White is drawing interest from Detroit and could be a realistic free-agent target this summer, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Bridges could emerge as a trade candidate this offseason as he enters the final year of his contract with Charlotte, according to NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

Miller is seen as a candidate to sign a lucrative rookie-scale extension in the summer, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Diabate wants to continue improving ahead of a 2026-27 season that will be his final one before hitting the open market, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

The Hornets are expected to prioritize the re-signing of White during the offseason, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Knueppel was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Knueppel is a finalist for Rookie of the Year following a standout season with the Hornets.

Mann received a vote of confidence from Charlotte leadership despite a disappointing season, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Charlotte president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said White is viewed as a long-term piece for the Hornets following his midseason arrival, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The NBA fined Ball $60,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during the Hornets' 127-126 overtime win over the Heat in Tuesday's Play-In Game, but the Charlotte point guard will be available for Friday's game against the Magic, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Knueppel broke the Hornets' record for the most three-pointers made in a single season during Thursday's win over the Suns, according to Steve Reed of The Associated Press.

Knueppel became the youngest player in NBA history to hit 250 three-pointers in a single season in the win over the Knicks on Thursday, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Both Zach Harper of The Athletic and Zach Kram of ESPN.com list Knueppel as the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Ball was named the Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference on Monday for the games played between March 16 and March 22.

Knueppel is seen as the leader in the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Knueppel was named the Rookie of the Month in the Eastern Conference for February on Tuesday.

Knueppel is one of the eight players who will participate in the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Bridges is not expected to be moved ahead of the trade deadline, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.

Miller was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday.