The Charlotte Hornets ’ 2025-26 season has unraveled quickly.

Sitting at 4-11 and 12th in the Eastern Conference, the team has dropped four straight games, including a 127-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, where LaMelo Ball was benched late in regulation.

Under head coach Charles Lee, Charlotte ranks 19th in offensive rating (114.5) and 23rd in defensive rating (118.2), highlighting a roster that has failed to find balance yet again.

Miles Bridges leads the team in scoring at 22.1 points per game, while Ball remains the centerpiece, averaging 21.6 points, 9.6 assists, and 6.9 rebounds in 31.3 minutes across his first nine games.

Despite his playmaking brilliance, Ball’s efficiency has dipped, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 29.8% from three; his career averages si

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