While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

Charlotte Top Performers Mark Williams – 31 points, 13 rebounds 12-14 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists Miles Bridges – 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists Brandon Miller – 20 points,

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112. This win was powered by what fans and media like to call the core four. The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams,

The Charlotte Hornets positioned themselves early for a trade before the February 6th deadline. Charlotte traded veteran center Nick Richards and a 2025 Denver

Charlotte traded Nick Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.

A team like the Charlotte Hornets loom large over the next month as they await to help facilitate other trades for future draft capital.