Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Eastern Conference · Southeast Division · 2026-27
- Arena
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC 19,077 seats
- Head coach
- Charles Lee
- Local TV
- WSOC-TV 9 / TV64
· NBA 26/27
Charlotte Hornets playoffs: in the 2026 NBA Playoffs they lost in the Play-In Tournament. The 2027 race starts with the new season.
Charlotte Hornets Score: Latest & Next Game
@ Brooklyn NetsWednesday, October 21 · 7:30 PM ETTV: WSOC-TV 9 / TV64Charlotte Hornets Standings: Eastern Conference 2025-26 final
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. This is how the East finished in 2025-26.
| # | Team | W-L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Detroit PistonsPistons | 60-22 | .732 | – | 8-2 | W3 |
| 2 |  Boston CelticsCeltics | 56-26 | .683 | 4.0 | 8-2 | W2 |
| 3 |  New York KnicksKnicks | 53-29 | .646 | 7.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
| 4 |  Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers | 52-30 | .634 | 8.0 | 7-3 | W1 |
| 5 |  Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 46-36 | .561 | 14.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 6 |  Atlanta HawksHawks | 46-36 | .561 | 14.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 45-37 | .549 | 15.0 | 6-4 | W2 |
| 8 |  Orlando MagicMagic | 45-37 | .549 | 15.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
| 9 | Charlotte HornetsHornets | 44-38 | .537 | 16.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 10 |  Miami HeatHeat | 43-39 | .524 | 17.0 | 5-5 | W2 |
| 11 |  Milwaukee BucksBucks | 32-50 | .390 | 28.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
| 12 |  Chicago BullsBulls | 31-51 | .378 | 29.0 | 2-8 | L2 |
| 13 | Brooklyn NetsNets | 20-62 | .244 | 40.0 | 3-7 | L3 |
| 14 |  Indiana PacersPacers | 19-63 | .232 | 41.0 | 3-7 | L2 |
| 15 |  Washington WizardsWizards | 17-65 | .207 | 43.0 | 0-10 | L10 |
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Hornets Playoff Path & History
| Playoffs | Seed | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NBA Playoffs | – | Lost in the Play-In Tournament |
Seasons on file. Seeds 7 and 8 are the Play-In winners.
Charlotte Hornets Scores & Results 2026-27
Latest results
No 2026-27 games played yet. Last season: 44-38.
Upcoming games ET
- Wed, Oct 21@ Nets7:30 PMWSOC-TV 9 / TV64
- Fri, Oct 23vs Hawks7:00 PMWSOC-TV 9 / TV64
- Sat, Oct 24vs Heat6:00 PMWSOC-TV 9 / TV64
- Mon, Oct 26vs Wizards7:00 PMWSOC-TV 9 / TV64
- Wed, Oct 28@ Pistons7:00 PMWSOC-TV 9 / TV64
Hornets Team Stats 2025-26 · last season
Regular-season averages, 84 games.
Hornets Key Players & Leaders
- Points20.1Brandon Miller
- Rebounds8.8Moussa Diabate
- Assists4.9Dennis Schröder
- Steals1.4Grayson Allen
- Blocks1.4Ryan Kalkbrenner
Per game, Blocks.
Brandon Miller20.1 PTS · 4.9 REB · 3.3 AST
Kon Knueppel18.3 PTS · 5.3 REB · 3.3 AST
Coby White17.1 PTS · 3.4 REB · 3.9 AST
Grayson Allen16.5 PTS · 3.0 REB · 3.8 AST
Naz Reid13.6 PTS · 6.2 REB · 2.2 AST
Hornets Injury Report
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | F | Out | Hamstring | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Kon Knueppel | G | Out | Hamstring | Sep 25, 2026 |
Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 12. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Hornets Season History
| Season | Regular season | PCT | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44-38 | .537 | – |
The Charlotte Hornets playoffs picture on this page (seed, series and results) updates after every game. Next up: at Brooklyn Nets, Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM ET.
Charlotte Hornets Playoffs FAQs
Are the Hornets in the playoffs?
Not yet. The 2027 playoff race starts with the regular season; seeds 1-6 in each conference go straight to the playoffs and 7-10 play in the Play-In Tournament. In the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Hornets lost in the Play-In Tournament.
Where are the Hornets in the standings?
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. Last season the Hornets went 44-38 and finished 9th in the East, then went 1-1 in the playoffs.
When is the next Hornets game?
The Charlotte Hornets visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on WSOC-TV 9 / TV64.
What channel are Hornets games on?
Most Hornets games air locally on WSOC-TV 9 / TV64. National games are on NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video or NBA TV; out-of-market fans can use NBA League Pass.