Hornets acquire five players with over 260 playoff games experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets have bolstered their roster this summer, acquiring five players with significant playoff experience through four trades. New additions include Pat Connaughton, Grant Williams, Coby White, Dennis Schroder, and Royce O'Neale, bringing a combined total of over 260 playoff games. This move comes after the Hornets missed the postseason last year, continuing their playoff drought that dates back to the 2015-16 NBA season. The team aims to leverage this experience to support its young core, which includes Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, in their pursuit of a playoff spot this coming season.
- •Hornets added five players with playoff experience this summer.
- •Combined playoff games among new players exceed 260.
- •Key acquisitions include Dennis Schroder and Royce O'Neale.
- •The team aims to support young talents like Brandon Miller.
- •Charlotte has not reached the playoffs since the 2015-16 season.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets new acquisitions bring over 260 games of playoff experience
"The Charlotte Hornets have added five players this offseason with ample amounts of playoff experience.
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