Basketball

Varsity Spotlight – 01/08/2026

Jack Taylor reviews the latest local high school sports highlights and shines the spotlight on a local athlete. Watch live right here or on WCCB Charlotte, Thursdays at 11pm.

Towns, Brunson carry the Knicks to a 119-104 victory over the Hornets

Charlotte (6-16) fell to 1-10 on the road and dropped its ninth straight away from home.

In-state rivals hit the court for matchup tonight

The men's basketball teams at Queens University of Charlotte takes on Gardner-Webb University University tonight

Chris Paul hints at retirement from NBA with video before Clippers-Hornets game in his home state

Chris Paul hinted his potential retirement prior to the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday in what would be his final game in his home state of North Carolina.

LaMelo Ball says he loves playing for the Hornets and denies reports that he's frustrated

LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Charlotte Hornets despite the team's struggles and speculation about his future.

Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20

Miles Bridges scored 20 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points on 8-for-8 field goal shooting, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 111-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined for ‘obscene gesture’ in Tuesday’s loss to Heat

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for making an “obscene gesture” on the court in Tuesday’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | October 30th – November 5th

This spooky week won't stop the Charlotte Hornets, 49ers and Wingate Bulldogs from keeping your sports schedule busy. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Former Duke player Kyle Singler charged with assaulting girlfriend in Oklahoma

Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Oklahoma.

NBA player and coach charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

NBA player and coach charged in connection with alleged schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia.

Brandon Miller scores 25 in return as Hornets beat Nets 136-117 in season opener

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan. 15, Miles Bridges added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136-117 in their season opener.

Charlotte Hornets announce new jersey patch partnership

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership with Judi Health.

NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations

The NCAA is investigating potential sports betting violations involving 13 former men's basketball players from six schools.

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 schedule released

The Charlotte Hornets released their schedule for the 2025-26 regular season that features three primetime games and two home games for the Emirates NBA Cup.

Hornets Player Grant Williams hosting basketball camp

The Grant Williams Family Foundation officially kicks off it's third annual basketball camp this week

WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward

The WNBA said Saturday that the individual who threw a sex toy on the court at an Atlanta Dream game earlier in the week was arrested and that any person throwing objects onto the court will be ejected from the arena and face a minimum one-year ban.