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Charlotte Hornets

Eastern Conference · #9 seed · 12 players

#8Power rank
44–38Record
+4.8Net rating
116Pts scored
111.2Pts allowed
B+Grade
4%Title odds
Roster

12 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Naz ReidNaz ReidCenter · #11 · 13.6 / 6.2 / 2.2→ProfileKon KnueppelKon KnueppelForward · #7 · 18.5 / 5.3 / 3.4→ProfileBrandon MillerBrandon MillerForward · #24 · 20.2 / 4.9 / 3.3→ProfileCoby WhiteCoby WhiteGuard · #3 · 18.6 / 3.7 / 4.7→ProfileGrayson AllenGrayson AllenGuard · #8 · 16.5 / 3 / 3.8→ProfileRoyce O'NealeRoyce O'NealeForward · #00 · 9.8 / 4.8 / 2.7→ProfileCAChristian Anderson Jr.Guard · #8→ProfileHannes SteinbachHannes SteinbachForward · #28→ProfileLiam McNeeleyLiam McNeeleyForward · #33 · 4.3 / 2.4 / 0.8→ProfileMoussa DiabateMoussa DiabateCenter · #14 · 7.9 / 8.7 / 1.9→ProfileRyan KalkbrennerRyan KalkbrennerCenter · #11 · 7.6 / 5.5 / 0.8→ProfileSion JamesSion JamesGuard · #4 · 5.4 / 3.5 / 2→Profile
Charlotte Hornets full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Naz ReidCenter#1113.66.22.2—
Kon KnueppelForward#718.55.33.4—
Brandon MillerForward#2420.24.93.3—
Coby WhiteGuard#318.63.74.7—
Grayson AllenGuard#816.533.8—
Royce O'NealeForward#009.84.82.7—
Christian Anderson Jr.Guard#8————
Hannes SteinbachForward#28————
Liam McNeeleyForward#334.32.40.8—
Moussa DiabateCenter#147.98.71.9—
Ryan KalkbrennerCenter#117.65.50.8—
Sion JamesGuard#45.43.52—
Team Leaders

Who leads Charlotte Hornets by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Brandon MillerBrandon Miller Forward20.2PPG2Coby WhiteCoby White Guard18.6PPG3Kon KnueppelKon Knueppel Forward18.5PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate Center8.7RPG2Naz ReidNaz Reid Center6.2RPG3Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner Center5.5RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Coby WhiteCoby White Guard4.7APG2Grayson AllenGrayson Allen Guard3.8APG3Kon KnueppelKon Knueppel Forward3.4APG
Upcoming live

Next games, live from the league schedule.

Full schedule →
vsNetsTue, Oct 6vsBucksSun, Oct 11@CelticsWed, Oct 14@GrizzliesFri, Oct 16@NetsWed, Oct 21vsHawksFri, Oct 23
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

56–26
Playoff team
Net+5.9
Off rtg118.9
Def rtg113
Pace97.6
99%
Playoff odds
#4 seed projected

This roster projects better than last season (+1 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Coby WhiteCoby White22.4 pts · 4.1 reb · 5.5 ast⤴ bounce-backBrandon MillerBrandon Miller24.2 pts · 5.4 reb · 4.1 ast↗ risingGrayson AllenGrayson Allen16.8 pts · 2.9 reb · 3.9 ast▬ steady
80% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
67
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a balanced roster with clear trade-offs (67/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size and playmaking — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring68
Playmaking55
Spacing & shooting64
Perimeter defense67
Rim protection & size50
Scoring balance96
Leadership60
Chemistry (temperament mix)82
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)
GapsRim protection & sizePlaymaking

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Brandon MillerBrandon MillerWing Scorer · Three-LevelAlphaKon KnueppelKon KnueppelSharpshooting Rookie WingSparkCoby WhiteCoby WhiteScoring Guard · ShooterSparkSion JamesSion James3-and-D Guard · Iron-ManSteadyRyan KalkbrennerRyan KalkbrennerRim-Protecting Rookie CenterSteadyRoyce O'NealeRoyce O'Neale3-and-D ForwardSteadyNaz ReidNaz ReidStretch Big · MicrowaveSparkLiam McNeeleyLiam McNeeleyTwo-way wing prospectSteadyGrayson AllenGrayson AllenFloor-Spacing ShooterSparkMoussa DiabateMoussa DiabateEnergy Big · Rim-RunnerSparkCAChristian Anderson Jr.Lead-guard prospectSteadyHannes SteinbachHannes SteinbachTwo-way wing prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Buzz City
Bouncy Southern funk-trap · 108 BPM · Playful, teal
Buzzing Southern bounce for a flashy, fun young team.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 40% · Paint 14%
Rim — 40% of scoring, 33% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 14% of scoring, 18% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim40%
  • Paint14%
  • Top of key 39%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 44% · Paint 15%
Rim — 44% of scoring, 37% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 18% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim44%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 38%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
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