The articles discuss the Charlotte Hornets' optimism for the upcoming NBA season. The common theme is a focus on rebuilding and a hopeful future, with emphasis on player development and strategic changes.
In one story, Jeff Peterson highlights the efforts the players put in during the offseason, noting LaMelo Ball's consistent presence at their temporary training facility. The article stresses Ball's focus on strength and conditioning to stay healthy throughout the season. Another post delves into the Hornets' hopes for Brandon Miller, who is returning from a wrist injury. Miller expresses excitement to reintegrate into training camp, wearing protective tape until his wrist fully heals. A third article speaks about rookie Liam McNeeley's enthusiasm to compete at home in Dallas, underscoring his competitive nature and determination to impact games for the Hornets. Coach Charles Lee outlines his plan to focus on three key areas this season: improving defense, playing at a faster pace, and handling adversity effectively.
NO. 1: WHY NEW SEASON EXCITES THE HORNETS. ‘I WOULD PUT OUR TALENT UP AGAINST MOST TEAMS’
Although Monday signaled the official start of the Charlotte Hornets’ latest quest, technically it’s been ongoing. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Roderick Boone
NO. 2: CHARLOTTE HORNETS FOCUSED ON THREE SPECIFIC AREAS AS TEAM OPENS NBA TRAINING CAMP
These are the days Charles Lee relishes most, knowing the NBA’s ebbs and flows. | Published October 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Roderick Boone
NO. 3: CHARLOTTE HORNETS ROOKIE KON KNUEPPEL COULD BE EXACTLY WHAT THIS TEAM NEEDS
If you’ve ever watched Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel play, you’ll understand why the Hornets wanted him. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Scott Fowler
NO. 4: IS BRANDON MILLER A FUTURE HALL OF FAMER? ONE HORNETS EXECUTIVE THINKS SO
In the soap opera known as the NBA offseason, there have been a lot of social media posts and think pieces about Charlotte Hornets’ third-year guard Brandon Miller, surmising that the former Alabama Crimson Tide star could be a foundation-level talent for a franchise in need of as much star power as it can find. | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Langston Wertz Jr.
NO. 5: STEAL OF THE NBA DRAFT? HOW HORNETS’ LIAM MCNEELEY IS DRIVEN TO SHOW AND PROVE
Knowing what was ahead and the pinch-me-like moment unfolding not far from places where childhood memories got created, Liam McNeeley’s excitement level rose. | Published October 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Roderick Boone
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