Charlotte Hornets Make Strong Offseason Moves to Reach Playoffs
The Charlotte Hornets have made significant offseason moves, including trading LaMelo Ball and signing Coby White, to reach the playoffs in the 2026-27 season. The team's recent form has been impressive, with a 2-game winning run, and they are expected to start the season strong.
What Happened?
The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, and Tre Mann to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder. The team also re-signed Coby White, acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets, and drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Why It Matters for Charlotte Hornets
The offseason moves have given the Hornets a new look and a chance to reach the playoffs. With Coby White as the new starting point guard and Brandon Miller expected to show his skills, the team is optimistic about their chances. The Hornets' president of basketball operations and general manager, Jeff Peterson, is comfortable with the trades and believes in the team's young players.
What Comes Next?
The Hornets are expected to start the season strong, with a run of games ahead of them. You can check on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page for their upcoming schedule. The team's home opener is against the Atlanta Hawks, and they will be looking to make a statement. With their new lineup and a 2-game winning run, the Hornets are a team to watch in the 2026-27 season.
Last result: New York Knicks 96-110 Charlotte Hornets (2026-04-12). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.
