That said, the Hornets could be in the market for another piece in the frontcourt. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Charlotte has been linked to former NBA Champion Bobby Portis. In 36 games for Milwaukee this season, Portis is averaging 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and shooting a career-high 47.3% from three-point range.

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. Matt Kelley For the Observer

Bucks big man Bobby Portis has reportedly drawn trade interest from a few teams as the NBA deadline approaches.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets/onsi as NBA insider couldn't stop watching Hornets throttle defending champ OKC. You've probably heard by now, because it's some of the biggest news in the NBA, but the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out. No, that's not a typo.

January 8 brings a small yet solid NBA schedule with four game. Each matchup tells a different story. Some teams are trying to break out of long losing runs, while others are pushing to stay competitive in the playoff race.

Brandon Miller scored 28 points as the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night.

When you think of the top lineups in basketball, your brain sees the top players and teams. You think of the Denver Nuggets, with Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun,

Brandon Miller scored 28 points to help lift the Charlotte Hornets to a stunning 124-97 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loss marked OKC's first regular-season home defeat against an Eastern Conference opponent since March 2024,

Coby White is rested and ready for an uptempo matchup with Miami. Look for the Bulls star to cash his rebound prop at plus money, per Andrew Caley's NBA prop picks for Thursday, January 8.

Point guard Andrew Nembhard was added to the Pacers' injury report at noon Thursday for their game Thursday night against the Hornets in Charlotte. He is listed as questionable with lower back soreness.