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Hornets to Retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 in Emotional Franchise Tribute

Dell Curry
March 2026

Dell Curry’s No. 30 will be retired by the Charlotte Hornets, honouring one of the most important figures in franchise history. The ceremony recognises his decade as a player, his long broadcasting role and his lasting place in the organisation’s identity. Curry was surprised with the news during what he thought was a routine on-air segment, leaving him emotional and briefly speechless. He remains one of the most decorated players in Hornets history and will become just the second player to have his number raised by the franchise.

Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves on minimum after being traded twice and waived

Mike Conley Jr
February 2026

Mike Conley has re-signed with Minnesota on a minimum contract after being traded to the Bulls, moved to the Hornets, then waived. The sequence made him eligible to return to the Timberwolves. Minnesota reduced its luxury tax position by moving Conley’s original salary, then brought him back cheaply, gaining cap flexibility that helped enable a separate guard acquisition. Conley’s on-court role has dipped, but he remains valued for leadership.

NBA Hands Multi-Game Suspensions After Pistons–Hornets Fight

Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets
February 2026

Stewart was suspended seven games for leaving the bench area, aggressively entering the altercation, and fighting. Bridges and Diabaté received four games each, and Duren received two games. The NBA said the sequence started when Diabaté committed a defensive foul on Duren with 7:09 left in the third quarter of Detroit’s 110-104 win. All four were ejected after technical fouls, with Stewart’s longer ban partly tied to prior unsportsmanlike history.

Coby White Says Trade to Hornets Felt Inevitable

Coby White
February 2026

White says he expected to be moved after Chicago traded other veterans and shifted direction. He is now with Charlotte but has not debuted yet due to a calf injury, and there is no timetable for his return. He describes the deal as a homecoming to North Carolina and says the Hornets have welcomed him into a rising, young group. He expects to fit behind LaMelo Ball initially, while providing depth and flexibility given the team’s backcourt demands.

Harden Climbs to Ninth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

James Harden
January 2026

Harden passed O’Neal for ninth all-time in regular-season points, then extended the gap while posting 32 points and 10 assists in a Clippers win. A third-quarter three pushed him past O’Neal’s total; he built separation across the second half and remains well behind Wilt Chamberlain in eighth.

Rick Carlisle Reaches 1,000 NBA Wins as Pacers End Long Losing Run

Rick Carlisle
January 2026

Carlisle became the 11th NBA coach to reach 1,000 wins after Indiana beat Charlotte 114-112, ending a brutal month that included a 13-game losing streak. Indiana closed the final minute with key plays including a Siakam go-ahead finish and a steal after. Carlisle credited players for grinding through injuries and setbacks, emphasising standards and adaptability across eras.

Hornets rookie Knueppel exits with ankle injury in loss to Magic

Kon Knueppel
December 2025

Kon Knueppel left the Hornets’ clash with the Magic due to a right ankle injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, cutting short a promising outing in which the No. 4 overall pick had already scored a team-high 16 points for Charlotte. The rookie, averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists across his first 30 NBA games, had appeared in every contest this season before this setback. Charlotte confirmed his absence for the rest of the night, with further evaluation to determine how long he will be sidelined.

Trae Young Cleared To Return From MCL Sprain Against Hornets

Trae Young
December 2025

Trae Young will return to the Atlanta Hawks lineup against the Charlotte Hornets after missing nearly two months with a sprained right MCL, having originally gone down on October 29 following a five game start that saw him average 17.8 points and 7.8 assists. Atlanta have gone 13 wins and nine losses without their four time All Star, who led the league in assists last season, and they now hope his playmaking lift can push a 15-12 team higher in the East as he eases back under minutes management.

Warriors sign Seth Curry and reunite brothers as Steph nurses quad injury

Seth Curry
December 2025

Golden State have signed veteran guard Seth Curry for the rest of the season, reuniting him with brother Stephen on an NBA roster for the first time, after Seth impressed last year with Charlotte by leading the league in three point percentage at 45.6. Fresh from a strong shooting season and a history with the Warriors’ G League affiliate, Seth joins a team currently missing Steph due to a quad contusion, giving Steve Kerr another elite spacer while the brothers wait for medical clearance to finally share the floor in regular season action.

Bucks rest Giannis Antetokounmpo with patellar tendinopathy

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis sits vs Hornets due to left knee patellar tendinopathy during a dense schedule block. He leads the league in scoring and remains top-10 in boards; Milwaukee manages load amid additional absences (Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr.). Medical staff balance short-term rest with upcoming back-to-backs. Expect usage redistribution to guards and interior touches for secondary bigs, with monitoring of symptom response before ramp-up later in the week.

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