Charlotte looks to break through to the playoffs with a remade roster

Hornets receive Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and future pick 

Bugs get Naz Reid, trade exception and re-sign Coby White

Address key needs with Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson

Forward led the league in 3-point shots made with team record 273

25-win improvement compared to 2024-25 is best in franchise history

A midseason turnaround and play-in win highlight winning campaign

LaMelo Ball go-ahead layup lifts Hornets in play-in opener