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Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 made 3-pointers, accomplishing the feat in 58 games, while leading rookies with 201 threes this season and helping Charlotte push toward a play-in spot.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a crash in Uptown Charlotte near Trade Street and North Tryon Street. One person sustained non-life‑threatening injuries. It is not known whether Ball was driving, and officials have not released details or charges; Ball was seen exiting the vehicle and the Hornets have not commented.
A heated second-half confrontation between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets led to four players being ejected, including Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, as Detroit prevailed in Charlotte.
In Charlotte, a heated third-quarter clash between the Hornets and Pistons escalated into an unsanctioned brawl when Jalen Duren and Moussa Diabaté fought, followed by Miles Bridges and Isaiah Stewart; Stewart even charged from the bench. Four players were ejected—Duren and Stewart for Detroit; Diabaté and Bridges for Charlotte—with league suspensions expected.
Charlotte Hornets reportedly reach a three‑team deal with the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire guards Coby White and Mike Conley Jr., sending Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three future second‑round picks to Chicago/OKC, and Mason Plumlee to OKC; Dieng will be routed to Chicago after the Thunder move. White, Chicago’s leading scorer at 18.6 ppg, and veteran Conley will join Charlotte, which has been on a seven‑game streak, as part of the Trade Deadline shuffle.
Kon Knueppel scored a career-high 34 and hit two clutch free throws with 4.1 seconds left to lift the Charlotte Hornets to a 123-121 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, spoiling Cooper Flagg’s 49-point night. Knueppel forced a turnover on Flagg with seven seconds remaining to set up the goes-ahead moments as Charlotte extended its five-game win streak (their longest since Feb. 2023). Brandon Miller added 23 and LaMelo Ball 22 for the Hornets, while Flagg led Dallas with 49 points and Klay Thompson chipped in 16 in the Mavericks’ loss.
An American father and son were killed by Asian giant hornets while ziplining in Laos, marking a rare and tragic incident involving these large hornets, which are generally not deadly but can cause severe allergic reactions. The event highlights the dangers of hornet stings, especially in regions where they are prevalent, and raises awareness about the risks associated with outdoor activities in areas with hornet nests.
Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during a game against the Miami Heat, where he also scored 20 points with 9 assists and 8 rebounds. The incident occurred after a foul call, and Ball received a technical foul. He is averaging impressive stats early in the season.
Kon Knueppel was named MVP of the NBA 2025 Summer League Championship after leading the Hornets to a perfect 6-0 record and an 83-78 victory over Sacramento, showcasing significant improvement after a slow start in the tournament.
In a Summer League game in Las Vegas, the Sixers and Hornets faced challenges with key players sitting out due to injuries and rest, leading to a close 96-94 loss for the Sixers. Despite offensive struggles, the team showed defensive resilience and individual player developments, including performances from rookies and signed players, with some NBA figures courtside supporting the teams.
Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, likely a veteran's minimum, adding backcourt depth to a team that lacked experienced point guards besides LaMelo Ball. Dinwiddie, 32, had a solid season with the Mavericks and will now join the Hornets as they explore veteran options after considering other targets like Chris Paul.
The Utah Jazz traded Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic, as part of roster adjustments following recent draft picks and team needs, with Sexton expected to fill a point guard role for the Hornets.
The Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a trade where the Jazz receive center Jusuf Nurkic in exchange for guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick, with Sexton aiming to bolster the Hornets' backcourt and Nurkic adding veteran presence to Utah's frontcourt.
The article provides a detailed analysis and grading of all 30 NBA teams' draft performances, highlighting the Spurs and Hornets with A grades for their successful picks, while criticizing the Pelicans for a poor draft strategy. It emphasizes the unpredictability of draft evaluations and offers insights into each team's choices and potential future impact.
VSiN provides NBA best bets for the games on Tuesday, March 5th. The Charlotte Hornets are recommended as a bet against the Orlando Magic, while the Boston Celtics are favored against the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers. The article also discusses the betting analysis for other NBA games scheduled for the day, including the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets.