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2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder Favored to Repeat

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8 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder Favored to Repeat
Bam Adebayo trade idea is a win-win for Hornets and Heat How a bold Bam Adebayo trade could solve the Charlotte Hornets' biggest need while giving the Miami Heat the assets to restart.
8 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Grading Every Major Member of the Charlotte Hornets' Rotation in 2025-26 Season The Charlotte Hornets' season came to an underwhelming and, quite frankly, shocking end last week in the Play-In Tournament. The Orlando Mag...
11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Coby White - Good chance to stay in Charlotte? Retaining White will be a priority for the Hornets this offseason, Bobby Marks of ESPN reports.
Impact White will be free to test the open marker in the offseason, although Charlotte will look re-sign him. After trading for White ahead of the deadline, Charlotte inherited his Bird rights, enabling the team to exceed the salary cap to retain him. Considering the club will be operating well below the luxury tax while possessing three trade exceptions, valued at a combined $17.5 million, Marks added that the franchise is in a "strong position" to keep the former Bull on the roster. White appeared in 21 regular-season contests for the Hornets after being acquired from Chicago, averaging 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.1 blocks while shooting 39.1 percent from deep in those appearances, all from off the bench. It's unknown what his role would be if he remained with the organization. However, his biggest issue in the last few seasons was his inability to stay healthy.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Quaintance may surprisingly shift the Hornets thinking in the 2026 NBA Draft How Jayden Quaintance might surprisingly shift the Charlotte Hornets’ draft plans in 2026.
1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Hornets offseason plans could dramatically change with hint of luck Charlotte Hornets’ offseason could shift dramatically if lottery luck changes their draft path.
1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM
"Why bring an injury-prone ex-player and a mediocre rapper?": NBA fans respond to LaVar Ball's suggestion for Hornets to sign Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball After the Charlotte Hornets' lopsided loss to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In Tournament, LaVar Ball urged the Hornets to sign Lonzo an...
1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Antonio Reeves - Sees limited NBA action in 2025-26 Reeves averaged 2.7 points and 0.8 rebounds in 6.8 minutes per contest across 10 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.
Impact After appearing in 44 regular-season games (six starts) for the Pelicans in 2024-25, Reeves joined the Hornets on a two-way pact for 2025-26. He played a significant role for the G League's Greensboro Swarm, who won their first G League title this season. Over 35 G League games, he averaged 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 steals in 32.1 minutes per tilt.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Liam McNeeley - Appears in season-ending loss McNeeley contributed two points (1-1 FG) and one steal across six minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact McNeeley saw the floor in Friday's blowout loss, marking just his second appearance of April, including the regular season. The rookie first-rounder played a muted role for the Hornets, averaging 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest across 31 regular-season outings off the bench. He appeared in 20 G League games for the Greensboro Swarm, with whom he averaged 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 31.9 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old will look to earn a more sizable role in 2026-27, though the only notable rotation player the Hornets could lose in free agency is Coby White.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pat Connaughton - Grabs three boards Friday Connaughton produced two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in six minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to Orlando.
Impact Connaughton saw the floor in Friday's season-ending loss after collecting two straight DNP-CDs. The veteran forward played a limitedrole for the Hornets in 2025-26, averaging 2.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.3 steals in 7.1 minutes per game across 42 regular-season appearances off the bench. His production has been trending downward for the past few years, and his future in Charlotte is uncertain, with the club holding a $3.82 million team option for 2026-27.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Tre Mann - Quiet game in season-ending loss Mann supplied two points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in seven minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Mann didn't see the floor in Tuesday's Play-In Game win over the Heat but logged seven minutes during Friday's blowout loss. The 25-year-old guard posted several career lows while playing a limited role in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.5 steals across 12.6 minutes per game in 53 regular-season appearances (one start). He's under contract for the 2026-27 season, with the Hornets holding a team option for 2027-28.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
3 Hornets who shouldn't return for the 2026-27 season The Hornets face tough decisions as three key players are unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season. Here’s who may be gone next.
2 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Tidjane Salaün - Logs nine minutes in loss Salaun registered four points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across nine minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact With the Hornets trailing early, Salaun saw action in Friday's season-ending loss after not seeing the floor in Tuesday's Play-In Game win over the Heat. After appearing in 60 regular-season games (10 starts) during his rookie season, the second-year forward split time between the NBA and G League in 2025-26. Over 37 regular-season appearances off the bench this season, the 20-year-old averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 steals in 15.5 minutes per game. He was much more efficient in his second season, shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from downtown on 2.2 three-point attempts per tilt.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Josh Green - Scoreless in season-ending loss Green produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds across 10 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Green logged 11 or fewer minutes for a sixth straight game and didn't make much of an impact in his limited run during Charlotte's season-ending loss. The 25-year-old swingman missed the Hornets' first 24 regular-season games after undergoing left shoulder surgery in June and saw his role decline in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals in 15.7 minutes per game across 58 regular-season appearances off the bench. He's under contract for one more season.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Grant Williams - Muted impact in season-ending loss Williams finished with one point (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Williams turned in a lackluster performance in Friday's season-ending loss, scoring in single digits for a sixth straight game. The 27-year-old forward didn't make his season debut until Jan. 10 after rehabbing from right knee surgery he underwent in December 2024. Williams appeared in 36 regular-season games (three starts), averaging 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 19.8 minutes per contest. He's under contract for one more season.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Kalkbrenner - Quiet outing in season-ending loss Kalkbrenner produced two points (0-3 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block over 18 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Kalkbrenner had a muted impact on the offensive end during Friday's season-ending loss, failing to score in double figures for a 13th straight game. The rookie second-rounder began the 2025-26 campaign in a starting role but suffered a sprained left elbow in late December and lost his spot in the starting lineup when he returned Jan. 10. Kalkbrenner appeared in 69 regular-season appearances (31 starts), averaging 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 0.8 assists and 0.5 steals while shooting 75.3 percent from the field in 21.4 minutes per showing.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
3 Hornets who won't return for the 2026-27 season The Hornets face tough decisions as three key players are unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season. Here’s who may be gone next.
2 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Sion James - Minimal output end of season James amassed six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact The rookie second-rounder was a key contributor for the Hornets for the first half of the 2025-26 regular season, and he started in 11 of Charlotte's 13 games from Oct. 30 to Nov. 23. He saw his playing time dip slightly in the new year, and in the 27 regular-season games since the All-Star break (one start), James averaged 4.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals over 19.4 minutes per contest. He figures to serve in a bench role for the 2026-27 season unless a path to more playing time opens up for the Duke product.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Miles Bridges - Takes step back in 2025-26 Bridges ended Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes.
Impact Bridges propelled the Hornets to a 127-126 overtime victory against the Heat in Tuesday's Play-In Game, when he logged 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 43 minutes, though he was unable to replicate that production in Friday's elimination loss. Bridges was productive to open the 2025-26 season, but his numbers dipped significantly following the All-Star break. Over his final 24 outings from Feb. 24 to April 12, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 threes and 0.8 steals over 28.3 minutes per game. Part of that dip had to do with Bridges taking a back seat to the likes of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Bridges is slated to earn $22.8 million in 2026-27, which is the final year he is under contract with Charlotte.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Miller - Productive in third NBA season Miller closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Miller played a key role in the Hornets' 127-126 overtime win over the Heat on Tuesday, though he was unable to replicate that success in Friday's elimination game. The 2023 first-rounder has established himself as a franchise cornerstone for the Hornets alongside LaMelo Ball and 2025-26 ROTY candidate Kon Knueppel. Miller ended the 2025-26 regular season averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.1 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks over 30.3 minutes per game. He has two years left on his rookie contract (including a $21.2 million qualifying offer for 2027-28), though Miller figures to earn a rookie max extension from the Hornets in the offseason.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Kon Knueppel - Cold finish to rookie campaign Knueppel produced 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Impact Knueppel was one of the deadliest shooters from three-point range during his rookie season, connecting on 42.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc (on 7.9 3PA/G). However, he struggled toward the tail end of the campaign, and over his last six outings (including both Play-In games), he connected on just 29.5 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 23.8 percent of three-point tries) while averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals over 31.5 minutes per game. Knueppel's disappointing end to 2025-26 shouldn't take away from his historic season, and he and former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg are both frontrunners for the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds officially set for top 14 teams The NBA Play-In Tournament wrapped up, and the 2026 draft lottery standings are set. The selection order isn't finalized yet, but the field...
2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
LaMelo Ball takes aim at play-calling after Hornets' blowout exit | Sporting News Ball questioned the play-calling right after the season ended.
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
"The Bucks get to be super popular on TikTok while they rebuild" - Nick Wright suggests LaMelo Ball-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade Wright wants the Hornets to trade LaMelo for Giannis.
2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
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