The Charlotte Hornets desperately needed a center to complement the depth of Moussa Diabate and (eventually) Mason Plumlee ...

The next chapter of Charlotte Hornets basketball is just around the corner as the franchise enters year two under head coach Charles Lee. It's been an eventful ...

Ryan Kalkbrenner still has a ways to go before he reaches his offensive potential. The big man has been compared by many, even his own head coach, to NBA Champion center Brook Lopez, but ...

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Kon Knueppel was heavily featured in a documentary published by the Hornets, detailing their behind-the-scenes work ...

Kalkbrenner recorded 15 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one steal and a block during Sunday's 83-78 Summer League championship win. Kalkbrenner put together a strong performance ...

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte Hornets Similar to the Celtics, the Hornets have a fairly unproven center rotation, relying on 6-foot-9 Moussa Diabate, 35-year-old Mason Plumlee and now No. 34 overal ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year’s draft, scored 21 points and Charlotte held off a Sacramento rally to beat the Kings 83-78 on Sunday for the Hornets’ first NBA Summer ...

The other three members of the Hornets’ 2025 draft class — Liam McNeeley, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner — each had their moments, drawing praise from Hornets assistant Chris Jent, who’s ...

The Charlotte Hornets drafted Ryan Kalkbrenner in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft because they liked his potential as a stretch five. His rim protection is fantastic, and he shot it well ...