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The Hornets may have a clear trade deadline reason why they opted to let go of veteran Spencer Dinwiddie ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Here's what you need to know to get ready for the Brooklyn Nets' season-opening matchup at the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

How to watch the NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets, as well as tip-off time and team news.

Former Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Pat Connaughton is starting a new chapter in his NBA career. After playing for seven seasons with the Bucks and winning an NBA championship with them in 2021, Connaughton is now with the Charlotte Hornets,

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Collin Sexton will start his eighth season on Wednesday night owning the highest NBA career scoring average among Alabama alumni. Sexton might not still be on top of the list when the 2025-26 NBA regular season ends in about six months. His new teammate on the Charlotte Hornets, Brandon Miller, is on the rise.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday that forward Haywood Highsmith is the only player out for Wednesday's season-opener at the Charlotte Hornets.

Better luck on the health front — and a better team around him — could help Brandon Miller reach All-Star heights.

The Charlotte Hornets will ultimately set their first starting five tomorrow against the Brooklyn Nets. Whatever they choose is likely to be the main starting l