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Charlotte Hornets

Eastern Conference · Southeast Division · Spectrum Center · Charlotte

2025-26 record
44–38 9th in the East
Head coach
Charles Lee (reference checked 2026-10-08)
Roster PPG leader
Brandon Miller 20.2 PPG2025-26 average · 20+ games; may include previous teams.
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The Charlotte Hornets play home games at Spectrum Center and compete in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. In 2025-26 they went 44-38, 9th in the East, scoring 116.0 and allowing 111.2 points per game (net rating +5.0). They did not reach the playoffs. Charles Lee is listed for the Charlotte Hornets in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2024-05-09. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment. Brandon Miller led the team in scoring at 20.2 points per game.

Charlotte Hornets retired numbers and honorees

Charlotte Hornets news wire

Full wire
  1. Injury
    Southeast Notes: Hornets, Heat, Conwell, Magic
    CHAMIAORL
  2. News
    Why Coby White Will Swing Hornets' Season One Way or the Other
    CHACoby White
  3. News
    The Clock Keeps Ticking on Tidjane Salaün’s Time with the Charlotte Hornets
    CHATidjane Salaün
  4. Trade
    The Hornets May Regret LaMelo Ball Trade After 1 Preseason Game
    CHALaMelo Ball
  5. News
    Short-Handed Hornets Drop Preseason Opener To Visiting Nets
    BKNCHA
  6. News
    Michael Porter Jr. has 16 points vs. Hornets Tuesday
    CHAMichael Porter Jr.

2025-26 team statistics

116.0Points
111.2Allowed
46.1Rebounds
26.3Assists
119.3Off. rating
114.3Def. rating
+5.0Net rating
97.3Pace

82 games · FG 46.0% (opponents 46.7%) · 3P 37.8% · FT 81.8% · TS 58.9%

Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC.

2025-26 season in results

44-38Record
21-20Home
23-18Road
6-4Last 10
2-1Overtime
W1Streak to finish

Season marks

9Longest winning streakJan 22 – Feb 7
7Longest losing streakNov 14 – Nov 26
+55Biggest winJan 10 @ UTA 150–95
-28Biggest lossNov 26 vs NYK 101–129
150Most pointsJan 10 @ UTA 150–95
By month
OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
2-34-115-811-68-310-54-2
Season series
OpponentW-LGames
Atlanta Hawks3-1L 110–113 · W 133–126 · W 126–119 · W 110–107
Boston Celtics1-2W 118–89 · L 99–114 · L 102–113
Brooklyn Nets2-1W 136–117 · L 103–116 · W 117–86
Chicago Bulls3-1W 123–116 · L 126–129 · W 112–99 · W 131–99
Cleveland Cavaliers1-3W 119–111 · L 132–139 · L 87–94 · L 113–118
Dallas Mavericks2-0W 123–121 · W 117–90
Denver Nuggets1-1L 106–115 · W 110–87
Detroit Pistons0-3L 86–112 · L 104–110 · L 100–118
Golden State Warriors0-2L 125–132 · L 116–136
Houston Rockets1-1W 109–99 · L 101–105
Indiana Pacers2-2L 118–127 · L 112–114 · W 133–109 · W 129–108
LA Clippers0-2L 116–131 · L 109–117
Los Angeles Lakers1-1L 111–121 · W 135–117
Memphis Grizzlies2-0W 112–97 · W 124–101
Miami Heat1-3L 117–144 · L 108–126 · L 120–128 · W 136–106
Milwaukee Bucks1-3W 111–100 · L 134–147 · L 113–123 · L 121–122
Minnesota Timberwolves1-1L 105–122 · W 122–108
New Orleans Pelicans1-1L 112–116 · W 102–95
New York Knicks2-2L 101–129 · L 104–119 · W 114–103 · W 110–96
Oklahoma City Thunder1-1L 96–109 · W 124–97
Orlando Magic3-1L 107–123 · W 120–105 · W 124–97 · W 130–111
Philadelphia 76ers1-2L 121–125 · W 130–93 · L 114–118
Phoenix Suns1-1L 99–111 · W 127–107
Portland Trail Blazers2-0W 109–93 · W 103–101
Sacramento Kings2-0W 117–109 · W 134–90
San Antonio Spurs1-1W 111–106 · L 102–115
Toronto Raptors2-2L 108–110 · W 118–111 · W 111–86 · L 96–97
Utah Jazz2-0W 126–103 · W 150–95
Washington Wizards4-0W 139–113 · W 126–109 · W 119–115 · W 129–112

Regular-season results

2025-26 results 1–25 of 82, newest first
DateOppResultRecordTop scorer
Apr 12@ NYKW 110–9644-38LaMelo Ball 19
Apr 10vs DETL 100–11843-38LaMelo Ball 27
Apr 7@ BOSL 102–11343-37LaMelo Ball 36
Apr 5@ MINW 122–10843-36LaMelo Ball 35
Apr 3vs INDW 129–10842-36Brandon Miller 22
Apr 2vs PHXW 127–10741-36Miles Bridges 25
Mar 31@ BKNW 117–8640-36Brandon Miller 25
Mar 29vs BOSL 99–11439-36LaMelo Ball 19
Mar 28vs PHIL 114–11839-35Brandon Miller 29
Mar 26vs NYKW 114–10339-34Kon Knueppel 26
Mar 24vs SACW 134–9038-34Coby White 27
Mar 21vs MEMW 124–10137-34LaMelo Ball 29
Mar 19vs ORLW 130–11136-34Coby White 27
Mar 17vs MIAW 136–10635-34LaMelo Ball 30
Mar 14@ SASL 102–11534-34Miles Bridges 22
Mar 11@ SACW 117–10934-33LaMelo Ball 30
Mar 10@ PORW 103–10133-33Brandon Miller 23
Mar 8@ PHXL 99–11132-33LaMelo Ball 22
Mar 6vs MIAL 120–12832-32Kon Knueppel 27
Mar 4@ BOSW 118–8932-31Kon Knueppel 20
Mar 3vs DALW 117–9031-31Brandon Miller 17
Feb 28vs PORW 109–9330-31Brandon Miller 26
Feb 26@ INDW 133–10929-31Brandon Miller 33
Feb 24@ CHIW 131–9928-31Brandon Miller 23
Feb 22@ WASW 129–11227-31LaMelo Ball 37

Results from whynba Game Centers (game archive and reviewed sources); records match the stored 2025-26 standings. Top scorers appear as box scores are added.

From Charlotte Hornets

Articles listed on the club’s official website. Links open the original publisher; dates below are publication dates.

Official club listing · Collected Oct 9, 2026 22:19 UTC. This is a selection of club coverage, not a complete transaction record.

Reported trades since July 2026

Arrivals (2)

Departures (1)

Collected trade announcements · partial coverage; these dates do not establish current team membership.

2025-26 league ranks

Rank among all 30 teams (1st = best; for points allowed, defensive rating and turnovers, lower is better).

CategoryValueRank
Points116.013th
Points allowed111.27th
Net rating+5.08th
Offensive rating119.35th
Defensive rating114.313th
Pace97.327th
True shooting %58.910th
3-pointers made16.41st
3P%37.83rd
Rebounds46.15th
Assists26.315th
Turnovers14.522nd

Computed by whynba from team statistics.

Current roster shot profile

Collected 2025-26 regular-season shot locations for 15 of 19 current roster players, including shots taken for other teams.

21/43 (49%)14/28 (50%)11/23 (48%)4/10 (40%)1/3 (33%)1/10 (10%)19/40 (48%)33/74 (45%)28/55 (51%)21/34 (62%)9/21 (43%)42/87 (48%)12/28 (43%)1/1 (100%)8/39 (21%)0/4 (0%)0/1 (0%)17/40 (43%)22/60 (37%)15/46 (33%)5/19 (26%)0/7 (0%)5/27 (19%)29/81 (36%)18/45 (40%)2/6 (33%)8/22 (36%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)45/107 (42%)21/66 (32%)7/20 (35%)1/7 (14%)12/21 (57%)1/1 (100%)21/44 (48%)7/31 (23%)30/83 (36%)4/8 (50%)0/9 (0%)15/51 (29%)6/19 (32%)28/67 (42%)1/3 (33%)2/6 (33%)3/5 (60%)1/4 (25%)12/25 (48%)22/62 (35%)1/4 (25%)3/8 (38%)3/5 (60%)2/5 (40%)4/6 (67%)6/23 (26%)0/1 (0%)1/5 (20%)16/52 (31%)2/9 (22%)3/11 (27%)14/36 (39%)3/9 (33%)0/4 (0%)6/13 (46%)1/4 (25%)5/8 (63%)12/32 (38%)9/35 (26%)15/42 (36%)4/10 (40%)10/20 (50%)3/6 (50%)22/57 (39%)10/41 (24%)8/13 (62%)7/16 (44%)13/36 (36%)17/31 (55%)2/8 (25%)5/13 (38%)16/23 (70%)5/14 (36%)0/1 (0%)83/135 (61%)32/61 (52%)1/8 (13%)6/16 (38%)18/55 (33%)74/158 (47%)6/12 (50%)5/14 (36%)1/3 (33%)12/27 (44%)15/33 (45%)10/12 (83%)421/544 (77%)261/364 (72%)44/86 (51%)8/25 (32%)44/87 (51%)33/66 (50%)7/29 (24%)6/18 (33%)2/12 (17%)26/58 (45%)0/2 (0%)4/10 (40%)5/20 (25%)6/15 (40%)15/48 (31%)3/4 (75%)126/218 (58%)17/41 (41%)6/18 (33%)108/163 (66%)35/66 (53%)14/32 (44%)3/7 (43%)13/31 (42%)34/86 (40%)21/50 (42%)11/20 (55%)8/14 (57%)9/20 (45%)26/41 (63%)1/3 (33%)2/13 (15%)12/32 (38%)4/25 (16%)11/34 (32%)4/13 (31%)12/45 (27%)14/28 (50%)9/32 (28%)1/2 (50%)5/14 (36%)12/20 (60%)3/3 (100%)17/36 (47%)9/22 (41%)5/7 (71%)1/6 (17%)21/60 (35%)2/11 (18%)9/29 (31%)1/15 (7%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)29/66 (44%)2/6 (33%)22/49 (45%)4/5 (80%)11/26 (42%)5/9 (56%)0/1 (0%)41/89 (46%)0/4 (0%)0/1 (0%)8/16 (50%)16/53 (30%)30/74 (41%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)8/19 (42%)13/41 (32%)5/15 (33%)19/57 (33%)3/6 (50%)4/16 (25%)0/5 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/11 (18%)9/27 (33%)18/36 (50%)1/5 (20%)19/40 (48%)2/6 (33%)3/8 (38%)6/14 (43%)14/32 (44%)0/2 (0%)9/29 (31%)13/30 (43%)9/18 (50%)7/18 (39%)8/21 (38%)4/9 (44%)1/4 (25%)0/2 (0%)15/30 (50%)9/23 (39%)26/72 (36%)7/16 (44%)16/32 (50%)38/69 (55%)10/24 (42%)9/29 (31%)3/11 (27%)15/28 (54%)7/13 (54%)5/10 (50%)10/21 (48%)2/8 (25%)11/28 (39%)1/1 (100%)7/18 (39%)2/9 (22%)4/12 (33%)5/9 (56%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/10 (20%)6/16 (38%)3/8 (38%)5/10 (50%)1/2 (50%)1/3 (33%)0/5 (0%)2/6 (33%)2/5 (40%)3/10 (30%)5/9 (56%)4/6 (67%)10/16 (63%)1/3 (33%)6/12 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/9 (11%)1/1 (100%)1/6 (17%)3/4 (75%)1/1 (100%)1/4 (25%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)1/4 (25%)1/2 (50%)0/4 (0%)3/7 (43%)0/7 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/6 (17%)3/8 (38%)3/6 (50%)4/9 (44%)0/4 (0%)2/4 (50%)2/5 (40%)1/6 (17%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/7 (14%)2/13 (15%)4/5 (80%)1/3 (33%)1/10 (10%)1/5 (20%)2/7 (29%)0/2 (0%)3/4 (75%)0/1 (0%)5/14 (36%)1/5 (20%)3/4 (75%)3/5 (60%)3/6 (50%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)1/3 (33%)2/3 (67%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/5 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)0/2 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)2/3 (67%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)3/6 (50%)1/7 (14%)0/3 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)3/6 (50%)4/6 (67%)0/3 (0%)4/9 (44%)2/11 (18%)2/4 (50%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)2/7 (29%)0/3 (0%)1/3 (33%)1/2 (50%)1/4 (25%)2/3 (67%)3/4 (75%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/4 (25%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/4 (25%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)3/4 (75%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/3 (33%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)
7,151 attempts. Bigger circles = more attempts.
Where the roster shoots
ZoneShareLeague shareFG%
Restricted area24.0%28.8%66.7
In the paint (non-RA)17.8%20.3%43.2
Mid-range6.1%9.8%37.7
Corner 311.4%10.8%44.6
Above the break 340.6%30.3%36.3

above typical accuracy typical below. Shot locations.

Quick answers

Who is injured on the Charlotte Hornets?
6 Charlotte Hornets players are listed by CBS Sports (snapshot October 9, 2026): Christian Anderson (Questionable, Ankle), Brandon Miller (Questionable, Leg), Coby White (Questionable, Calf), Kylan Boswell (Questionable, Knee), Grant Williams (Questionable, Hamstring) and Kon Knueppel (Questionable, Hamstring).
How many championships have the Charlotte Hornets won?
The Charlotte Hornets have not won an NBA championship.
What was the record of the Charlotte Hornets last season?
The Charlotte Hornets finished the 2025-26 regular season 44-38, 9th in the Eastern Conference.
When is the next Charlotte Hornets game?
The Charlotte Hornets next play the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
Which team have the Charlotte Hornets played the most?
The Miami Heat: 132 meetings, with the Charlotte Hornets 51-81. Their best all-time record is against the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-23).
Which Charlotte Hornets players have contracts ending in 2027?
4 players on the current roster: Grant Williams ($13.65M), Brandon Miller ($11.97M), Moussa Diabaté ($2.27M), Pat Connaughton ($831,410).
Who is the tallest player on the Charlotte Hornets?
Ryan Kalkbrenner is the tallest player on the current roster at 7 feet 1 inches (216 cm).
How many back-to-backs do the Charlotte Hornets have in 2026-27?
The Charlotte Hornets play 13 back-to-backs (5 with both games on the road); their longest road trip is 6 games.
How hard is the Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 schedule?
The 16th-hardest of 30: their opponents won 0.498 of their games last season, and 51 of 80 scheduled games are against teams that finished .500 or better.
How old is the Charlotte Hornets roster?
The collected roster averages 25.5 years across 19 of 19 collected players with known ages, as of today (US Eastern). It ranks No. 8 among 30 eligible collected teams by unrounded average age (youngest first). Youngest with known ages: Hannes Steinbach (20); oldest with known ages: Pat Connaughton (33). Missing ages are excluded; coverage may omit uncollected players.
Where do the Charlotte Hornets play their home games?
The Charlotte Hornets play home games at Spectrum Center, where 42 of their 2026-27 home games are scheduled.
When is the Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 season opener?
The Charlotte Hornets open the regular season at the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time.
When are the Charlotte Hornets NBA Cup games?
The Charlotte Hornets play 4 Emirates NBA Cup group-stage games: at the Washington Wizards on Oct 30; vs. the Boston Celtics on Nov 6; at the Atlanta Hawks on Nov 20; vs. the Chicago Bulls on Nov 25. The knockout rounds follow in December.
Who is in the Charlotte Hornets NBA Cup group?
The Charlotte Hornets share a group with the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards.
Who do the Charlotte Hornets play in NBA Rivals Week?
The Charlotte Hornets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 9:30 pm ET. All-time: Charlotte Hornets lead 39-23 in 62 games since 1989.
Do the Charlotte Hornets play on Christmas Day?
No. The Charlotte Hornets are not among the 10 teams playing in the 5 Christmas Day games in 2026.
Who is the best scorer on the Charlotte Hornets?
On the current roster, Brandon Miller has the highest points-per-game average among players with 20+ games: 20.2 PPG in 2025-26, followed by Kon Knueppel (18.5 PPG, 2025-26) and Coby White (17.4 PPG, 2025-26). Averages may include previous teams.
Who did the Charlotte Hornets draft in 2026?
In the 2026 NBA Draft the Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach (No. 14), Christian Anderson Jr. (No. 18).
Which head coach is listed for the Charlotte Hornets in the dated reference?
Charles Lee is listed for the Charlotte Hornets in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2024-05-09. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment.
Which coaches appear in the collected 2025-26 game samples for the Charlotte Hornets?
Charles Lee appear in the saved game samples. These observations do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment.
How good were the Charlotte Hornets on offense and defense?
In 2025-26 the Charlotte Hornets ranked 5th in offensive rating (119.3) and 13th in defensive rating (114.3) among the 30 NBA teams, for a net rating of +5.0.

Head coach references

Charles LeeSource-listed term start: 2024-05-09 · checked 2026-10-08
Charles Lee age 41 · USA2025-26 · sampled game coach
Charles Lee age 41 · USA2024-25 · sampled game coach

Game samples do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment. Team season records are not attributed to an individual coach from these samples.

Coach reference checked 2026-10-08; source revision dated 2026-06-23. Source-listed records through 2025-26; career records cover the NBA and exclude the ABA. Dates and records are reported by the source, not calculated from our game samples. Reference revision. This snapshot does not independently verify current appointments.

Depth chart

DepthPGSGSFPFC
StarterCoby WhiteKon KnueppelBrandon MillerNaz ReidHannes Steinbach
#2Dennis SchröderGrayson AllenSion JamesRoyce O'NealeMoussa Diabate
#3Christian AndersonSion JamesGrayson AllenGrant WilliamsRyan Kalkbrenner
#4Kylan BoswellCoby WhiteRoyce O'NealeTidjane SalaunNaz Reid
#5—Dennis SchröderLiam McNeeleySion JamesPJ Hall

Depth chart · updated Oct 9, 2026. A player can appear at more than one position.

Roster dates · 19 players
PlayerRoster datePrevious basketball team
Brandon MillerJun 23, 2023—
Grant WilliamsFeb 8, 2024Dallas Mavericks
Tidjane SalaunJun 26, 2024Cholet Basket
Moussa DiabateFeb 9, 2025—
Kon KnueppelJul 3, 2025—
Liam McNeeleyJul 3, 2025—
Ryan KalkbrennerJul 3, 2025—
Sion JamesJul 3, 2025—
PJ HallDec 24, 2025—
Coby WhiteFeb 4, 2026Chicago Bulls
Pat ConnaughtonFeb 9, 2026—
Wyatt FricksJun 24, 2026—
Naz ReidJun 25, 2026Minnesota Timberwolves
Kylan BoswellJun 26, 2026—
Michael AjayiJun 26, 2026—
Grayson AllenJun 28, 2026Phoenix Suns
Royce O'NealeJun 28, 2026Phoenix Suns
Dennis SchröderAug 14, 2026Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarkel JoinerSep 26, 2026—

Roster dates and previous basketball teams reported . These dates do not establish when a contract was signed; "—" means a previous basketball team is unavailable.

Payroll and roster moves

Contracts · total $132.06M (14 listed salaries)
PlayerSalaryThrough
Naz Reid$25.00MJun 2030
Grayson Allen$16.88M—
Dennis Schröder$14.10MJun 2028
Grant Williams$13.65MJun 2027
Coby White$12.00MJun 2029
Brandon Miller$11.97MJun 2027
Royce O'Neale$10.13MJun 2028
Kon Knueppel$10.02MJun 2029
Tidjane Salaun$7.86MJun 2028
Liam McNeeley$2.76MJun 2029
Ryan Kalkbrenner$2.30MJun 2029
Sion James$2.30MJun 2029
Moussa Diabate$2.27MJun 2027
Pat Connaughton$831,410Jun 2027

Sum of listed figures: the provider's single salary figure per player (its season is not stated; it can be a contract's average annual value). Not an official cap sheet: cap holds, dead money and unlisted contracts are not included.

Roster moves (last 12 months)
DatePlayerMoveFromTo
Sep 27, 2026Rob DillinghamLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Sep 25, 2026Rob DillinghamTradeChicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
Sep 25, 2026Jarkel JoinerSignedCharlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets
Sep 25, 2026Jarkel JoinerSignedCharlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets
Sep 25, 2026Buddy HieldTradeCharlotte HornetsChicago Bulls
Sep 25, 2026Ryan NembhardLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Sep 21, 2026Ryan NembhardTradeAtlanta HawksCharlotte Hornets
Sep 21, 2026Buddy HieldTradeAtlanta HawksCharlotte Hornets
Sep 21, 2026Bez MbengRoster moveCharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Sep 21, 2026Dorian Finney-SmithTradeCharlotte HornetsAtlanta Hawks
Sep 20, 2026Bez MbengLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Sep 7, 2026Bez MbengSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Sep 6, 2026Kobe StewartLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Sep 1, 2026Trey TownsendLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Aug 31, 2026Trey TownsendSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Aug 13, 2026Dennis SchröderTradeCleveland CavaliersCharlotte Hornets
Aug 13, 2026Tre MannTradeCharlotte HornetsCleveland Cavaliers
Aug 6, 2026Kobe StewartSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Jul 29, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Jul 22, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeRoster moveCharlotte HornetsValencia Basket
Jul 9, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeTradeChicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
Jul 2, 2026Dorian Finney-SmithTradeHouston RocketsCharlotte Hornets
Jun 27, 2026Royce O'NealeTradePhoenix SunsCharlotte Hornets
Jun 27, 2026Grayson AllenTradePhoenix SunsCharlotte Hornets
Jun 27, 2026Miles BridgesTradeCharlotte HornetsPhoenix Suns
Jun 25, 2026Kylan BoswellSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Jun 25, 2026Michael AjayiSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Jun 25, 2026Tosan EvbuomwanLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Jun 24, 2026Naz ReidTradeMinnesota TimberwolvesCharlotte Hornets
Jun 24, 2026LaMelo BallTradeCharlotte HornetsMinnesota Timberwolves
Jun 24, 2026Josh GreenTradeCharlotte HornetsMinnesota Timberwolves
Jun 23, 2026Wyatt FricksSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Feb 8, 2026Pat ConnaughtonSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Feb 8, 2026Malaki BranhamLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Feb 5, 2026Tosan EvbuomwanSigned—Charlotte Hornets
Feb 5, 2026KJ SimpsonLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—
Feb 4, 2026Xavier TillmanTradeBoston CelticsCharlotte Hornets
Feb 4, 2026Malaki BranhamTradeDallas MavericksCharlotte Hornets
Feb 4, 2026Tyus JonesTradeCharlotte HornetsDallas Mavericks
Feb 4, 2026Mike ConleyLeft rosterCharlotte Hornets—

Move labels describe the provider's record neutrally: Trade (team to team), Signed (joined without a listed previous club), Left roster (departed without a listed new club). They are not contract terms.

Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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The story of the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at the Spectrum Center.

The Charlotte Hornets franchise was established in 1988 as an expansion team owned by George Shinn. In 2002, Shinn moved the franchise to New Orleans, where they began play as the New Orleans Hornets, later rebranding as the Pelicans in 2013.

The team would return as an expansion team, known as the Charlotte Bobcats, in the 2004–05 NBA season. On June 15, 2006, Michael Jordan, a former NBA player and member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, acquired a minority stake in the franchise and became its managing member of basketball operations. On February 17, 2010, an ownership group led by Jordan purchased a majority share of the franchise. In 2013, following the rebranding of the New Orleans Hornets to the Pelicans, the Bobcats announced they would begin playing as the Charlotte Hornets in the 2014–15 season, along with reclaiming the history and official records of the original Charlotte Hornets, statistically making the Hornets one continuous NBA team.

Founded
1988
History
Charlotte Hornets 1988–2002, 2014–present Charlotte Bobcats 2004–2014
Arena
Spectrum Center
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Team colors
Teal, dark purple, gray, white
Head coach
Charles Lee
Ownership
Gabe Plotkin & Rick Schnall (majority) Eric Church, J. Cole, and Michael Jordan (minority)
G League affiliate
Greensboro Swarm
Retired numbers
2 (13, 30)

Season by season

36 seasons · 1,237–1,640 regular-season record across all listed seasons (.430)

Listed seasons 1–20 of 36, newest first
SeasonLeagueConferenceConf.DivisionDiv.WLWin%PlayoffsAwardsHead coach
2025–26NBAEastern9thSoutheast3rd4438.537——Charles Lee
2024–25NBAEastern14thSoutheast4th1963.232——Charles Lee
2023–24NBAEastern13thSoutheast4th2161.256——Steve Clifford
2022–23NBAEastern14thSoutheast5th2755.329——Steve Clifford
2021–22NBAEastern10thSoutheast3rd4339.524——James Borrego
2020–21NBAEastern10thSoutheast4th3339.458—LaMelo Ball (ROY)James Borrego
2019–20NBAEastern9thSoutheast3rd2342.354——James Borrego
2018–19NBAEastern9thSoutheast2nd3943.476——James Borrego
2017–18NBAEastern10thSoutheast3rd3646.439—Kemba Walker (SPOR)Steve Clifford
2016–17NBAEastern11thSoutheast4th3646.439—Kemba Walker (SPOR)Steve Clifford
2015–16NBAEastern6thSoutheast3rd4834.585Lost first round (Heat) 4–3—Steve Clifford
2014–15NBAEastern11thSoutheast4th3349.402——Steve Clifford
2013–14NBAEastern7thSoutheast3rd4339.524Lost first round (Heat) 4–0—Steve Clifford
2012–13NBAEastern14thSoutheast4th2161.256——Mike Dunlap
2011–12NBAEastern15thSoutheast5th759.106——Paul Silas
2010–11NBAEastern10thSoutheast4th3448.415——Larry Brown Paul Silas
2009–10NBAEastern7thSoutheast4th4438.537Lost first round (Magic) 4–0—Larry Brown
2008–09NBAEastern10thSoutheast4th3547.427——Larry Brown
2007–08NBAEastern12thSoutheast4th3250.390——Sam Vincent
2006–07NBAEastern12thSoutheast4th3349.402——Bernie Bickerstaff

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

All-time franchise leaders

Regular-season career totals with the franchise.

Points

  1. Kemba Walker12,009
  2. Dell Curry9,839
  3. Miles Bridges7,956
  4. Gerald Wallace7,437
  5. Larry Johnson7,405
  6. LaMelo Ball6,304
  7. Terry Rozier5,974
  8. Glen Rice5,651
  9. Muggsy Bogues5,531
  10. Raymond Felton5,311

Minutes played

  1. Kemba Walker20,607
  2. Muggsy Bogues19,768
  3. Dell Curry17,613
  4. Gerald Wallace16,718
  5. Miles Bridges15,457
  6. Larry Johnson14,635
  7. Raymond Felton13,939
  8. David Wesley13,046
  9. Marvin Williams11,615
  10. Emeka Okafor11,212

Rebounds

  1. Emeka Okafor3,516
  2. Larry Johnson3,479
  3. Gerald Wallace3,398
  4. Miles Bridges3,077
  5. Cody Zeller2,824
  6. Bismack Biyombo2,625
  7. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist2,388
  8. Anthony Mason2,354
  9. Kemba Walker2,317
  10. Marvin Williams2,293

Assists

  1. Muggsy Bogues5,557
  2. Kemba Walker3,308
  3. Raymond Felton2,573
  4. LaMelo Ball2,224
  5. David Wesley1,911
  6. Baron Davis1,605
  7. Larry Johnson1,553
  8. Nicolas Batum1,521
  9. Brevin Knight1,497
  10. Dell Curry1,429

Steals

  1. Muggsy Bogues1,067
  2. Gerald Wallace827
  3. Kemba Walker799
  4. Dell Curry747
  5. Raymond Felton565
  6. David Wesley551
  7. Baron Davis439
  8. LaMelo Ball427
  9. Kendall Gill398
  10. Miles Bridges368

Blocks

  1. Alonzo Mourning684
  2. Emeka Okafor621
  3. Bismack Biyombo607
  4. Gerald Wallace531
  5. Elden Campbell484
  6. Miles Bridges328
  7. Cody Zeller315
  8. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist301
  9. P. J. Washington295
  10. Marvin Williams287

Three-pointers made

  1. Kemba Walker1,283
  2. LaMelo Ball977
  3. Dell Curry929
  4. Miles Bridges880
  5. Terry Rozier864
  6. Marvin Williams681
  7. P. J. Washington536
  8. Glen Rice508
  9. Nicolas Batum496
  10. Brandon Miller492

Head coaches

12 head coaches in franchise history · 15 coaching terms.

#CoachTermFranchiseGWLWin%Playoffs W–LAchievements
12Charles Lee2024–presentCharlotte Hornets16463101.384—
—Steve Clifford2022–2024Charlotte Hornets16448116.293—
11James Borrego2018–2022Charlotte Hornets301138163.4580–0
—Steve Clifford2014–2018Charlotte Hornets328153175.4663–4
10Steve Clifford2013–2014Charlotte Bobcats824339.5240–4
9Mike Dunlap2012–2013Charlotte Bobcats822161.2560–0
—Paul Silas2010–2012Charlotte Bobcats1203288.2670–0
8Larry Brown2008–2010Charlotte Bobcats19288104.4580–4
7Sam Vincent2007–2008Charlotte Bobcats823250.3900–0
6Bernie Bickerstaff2004–2007Charlotte Bobcats24677169.3130–0
5Paul Silas1999–2002Charlotte Hornets281161120.57311–12
4Dave Cowens1996–1999Charlotte Hornets17910970.6094–8
3Allan Bristow1991–1996Charlotte Hornets410207203.5055–8
2Gene Littles1990–1991Charlotte Hornets1243787.2980–0
1Dick Harter1988–1990Charlotte Hornets1222894.2300–0

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

2025-26 final regular season

Conference standings
44–38Wins–losses
9Conference rank
21–20Home
23–18Road

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2026 postseason results

Team’s playoff path

Completed-season results. WHYNBA reorganized the source records.

2025 NBA Cup

Completed group stage: East group C · 1–3 · rank 4. Did not qualify for knockout rounds.

Cup results for Charlotte Hornets.

2025-26 team statistics

Saved season averages
116Points per game
46.1Rebounds per game
Head coach
Charles Lee
President of Basketball Operations
Jeff Peterson
Founded
1988
Division
Southeast

Basketball operations

Titles as published by each source · reviewed October 4, 2026
TitlePersonIn role sinceSource
President of Basketball OperationsJeff PetersonNot statedHornets release, September 27, 2026 checked October 4, 2026

Jeff Peterson joined in March 2024 as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations; team releases now use the President title. No separate general manager is listed.

Each role is shown with the title its source uses. Vacant, unconfirmed or conflicting roles are not filled in.

Roster

All NBA players

22 players in the licensed roster (updated Oct 9, 2026). Training-camp rosters can include players who will not make the opening-night team.

PlayerNo.Pos.HeightAgeCountrySalaryRoster date
Christian Anderson5PG6′0″20USA——
Dennis Schröder8 (unresolved)PG6′1″33Germany$14.10MAug 2026
Kylan Boswell—PG6′2″21USA——
Coby White3SG6′4″26USA$12.00MFeb 2026
Grayson Allen8 (unresolved)SG6′3″31USA$16.88MJun 2026
Pat Connaughton21SG6′5″33USA$831,410Feb 2026
Sion James4SG6′5″23USA$2.30MJul 2025
Brandon Miller24SF6′7″23USA$11.97MJun 2023
Kon Knueppel7SF6′6″21USA$10.02MJul 2025
Liam McNeeley33SF6′7″20USA$2.76MJul 2025
Michael Ajayi10SF6′7″23USA—Jun 2026
Royce O'Neale00SF6′6″33USA$10.13MJun 2026
Grant Williams2PF6′7″27USA$13.65MFeb 2024
Hannes Steinbach22PF6′11″20Germany——
Tidjane Salaun31PF6′10″21France$7.86MJun 2024
Moussa Diabate14C6′10″24France$2.27MFeb 2025
Naz Reid11 (unresolved)C6′9″27USA$25.00MJun 2026
PJ Hall16C6′8″24USA—Dec 2025
Ryan Kalkbrenner11 (unresolved)C7′1″24USA$2.30MJul 2025
Jarkel Joiner——————Sep 2026
Kylan Boswell——————Jun 2026
Wyatt Fricks——————Jun 2026

Roster, positions, heights, birth dates, nationalities and salaries. Entries with unresolved team information are omitted. Roster dates do not establish a contract signing. 4 player reports share a teammate's number and are marked unresolved. Join dates do not establish number ownership. See the jersey directory for the collected reports.

Games & schedule

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Game times: America/New York.

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Final

90 – 121

Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic

Kia Center

2025-26 · Play in · 2026 NBA Play-In · East · Eighth-seed decider

Historical Play-In result

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Final · overtime

126 – 127

Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets

Spectrum Center

2025-26 · Play in · 2026 NBA Play-In · East · Elimination game

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Charlotte’s teal-and-purple identity became a recognizable part of basketball culture in the late 1980s and 1990s. The city’s modern franchise began play as the Bobcats before reclaiming the Hornets name in 2014. That naming history makes the official franchise timeline especially useful when exploring older records.

From the original Hornets to the Bobcats

The original Charlotte Hornets began play in 1988, opening against Cleveland at Charlotte Coliseum on November 4. That first game ended in a heavy defeat, yet the crowd gave the team a standing ovation. Charlotte’s enthusiasm became a defining feature: the Hornets recorded 364 consecutive sellouts between December 1988 and November 1997. The early roster included Muggsy Bogues and Dell Curry; drafting Larry Johnson in 1991 and Alonzo Mourning in 1992 helped produce the first playoff breakthrough. In 1993, Mourning’s late jumper eliminated Boston and sent Charlotte into the second round.

That original team moved to New Orleans in 2002. NBA basketball returned through a new expansion team, the Charlotte Bobcats, whose first regular-season game was against Washington on November 4, 2004, again at Charlotte Coliseum. Emeka Okafor became Rookie of the Year in the inaugural season, and the Bobcats reached their first playoffs in 2010.

How Charlotte’s history was reunited

New Orleans adopted the Pelicans name in 2013, opening the way for Charlotte to become the Hornets again on May 20, 2014. Charlotte regained the original Hornets’ 1988–2002 history, records and statistics alongside its own Bobcats years. The New Orleans Pelicans retained their history from the 2002–03 season onward, including the temporary Oklahoma City seasons. Today’s Charlotte record book therefore connects the original Hornets and Bobcats eras; the shared nickname should not be mistaken for a modern team moving back from Louisiana.

Finding Spectrum Center today

For a game today, head to Spectrum Center at 333 East Trade Street in Uptown. This is the arena opened as Charlotte Bobcats Arena in 2005 and renamed Spectrum Center in 2016, a different building from the original Coliseum. The Charlotte Transportation Center is directly across Trade Street. Check the arena’s directions and parking page before travelling, and its A–Z guide before packing: even clear bags must currently fit the 5 × 7 × 1.5-inch limit, with listed exceptions.

Watching Charlotte Hornets

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