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Charlotte Hornets enter new NBA season following major roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Charlotte Hornets enter new NBA season following major roster changes

Summary

The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 NBA season following a significant roster overhaul. Departures include LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, who previously accounted for a substantial portion of the team's scoring and ball-handling. New arrivals include Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Dennis Schroder, and Dorian Finney-Smith, alongside rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson. Coby White is expected to take on a larger role as the starting point guard. The team, which finished 44-38 last season, now features a core of younger players including Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Despite the roster changes, analysts indicate the team possesses enough depth to remain competitive throughout the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Coby White assumes starting point guard duties following the departure of LaMelo Ball.
•Rookie Kon Knueppel started 80 games last season and recorded 18.5 points per game.
•Brandon Miller enters the season as a primary perimeter scoring option for the team.
•New additions to the roster include Naz Reid, Dennis Schroder, and Grayson Allen.
•The Hornets recorded a 44-38 record and a ninth-place finish in the East last season.

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3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets Season Preview: Is 20 Wins A Realistic Ceiling For The Young Team?

What they're saying

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Here is how the Hornets’ new-look 2026-27 roster could perform after a major offseason, with enough shooting and depth to easily clear 20 wins.
— Yahoo Sports

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