The Charlotte Hornets are not expected to cut a trade for former Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Chris Paul. Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is still attempting to end his career on a high note, but it does not appear as though the Charlotte Hornets have any interest in the 12-time All-Star.

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Both teams enter the contest looking to rebound from disappointing outings. Charlotte (7-17) suffered a 115-106 defeat to the Denver Nuggets, dropping to 12th in the East. Chicago (9-14), meanwhile, lost 123-91 to the Golden State Warriors, retaining 11th place in the standings.

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For the Charlotte Hornets, it seems as if it is never too early, and this year is no exception. Anybody who knows anything about the 2026 NBA Draft class preaches that it is loaded with high-end talent at the top.

Ball exited early in the second half of the Hornets’ 111-86 win over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night after injuring his left ankle and didn’t suit up in their loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday with what’s being called a left ankle bone bruise.

Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the New York Knicks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss 129-101 on Wednesday night. Josh Hart added 22 points for the Knicks, who made 13 of 26 shots from 3-point range to improve to 3-1 in NBA Cup group play.

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Star guard LaMelo Ball and other key players sat out of Hornets’ 115-106 loss to Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.