The Charlotte Hornets desperately needed a center to complement the depth of Moussa Diabate and (eventually) Mason Plumlee ...

Ryan Kalkbrenner still has a ways to go before he reaches his offensive potential. The big man has been compared by many, even his own head coach, to NBA Champion center Brook Lopez, but ...

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

There is a wide range of possibilities for the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26. If most of their stars get hurt again, a win total in the teens would not at all be ...

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Kalkbrenner recorded 15 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one steal and a block during Sunday's 83-78 Summer League championship win. Kalkbrenner put together a strong performance ...

Kon Knueppel was heavily featured in a documentary published by the Hornets, detailing their behind-the-scenes work ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year’s draft, scored 21 points and Charlotte held off a Sacramento rally to beat the Kings 83-78 on Sunday for the Hornets’ first NBA Summer ...

With that as the backdrop, this space will highlight four NBA rookies immediately poised to return value for their teams and outplay their draft positions. It is key to note that rookie seasons should ...

The Charlotte Hornets drafted Ryan Kalkbrenner in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft because they liked his potential as a stretch five. His rim protection is fantastic, and he shot it well ...