Kalkbrenner would be the perfect center for Charles Lee's offense. A pick and roll guy, who can shoot, and is an excellent paint defender. If he's able to add size and strengthen his post-up game, the ...

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

Former Creighton star and Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner received a major take ahead of his rookie campaign.

It's easy to say that once making an NBA roster, everybody gets an equal shot at playing time. In reality, however, that's usually not the case. Many teams will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner picked by Charlotte in the NBA draft: Half-Court Press, Part 1 Jon Walker and Wilson Moore discuss why the Charlotte Hornets are a good fit for Ryan Kalkbrenner and ...

The team has officially signed second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner to a four-year, $9.97 million rookie contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

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 ...

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.