The Hornets are 1-0 early in the 2026-27 season, so most of the picture is still forming. Here is where they stand in our ratings, how they have played so far and who is next on the schedule.
Record1-0
Conference seed3
Power rank5
Rating1603
Last 101-0
StreakW1
Where they stand
The Hornets are 3rd in the Eastern Conference at 1-0, 0.5 games behind the leader. They are 0-0 at home and 1-0 on the road, and 1-0 over their last 10.
In the Southeast Division: Hawks 1-0, Hornets 1-0, Wizards 1-0, Heat 0-1, and Magic 0-1.
Rating and trend
Our rating for the Hornets is 1603, 5th of 30, up 1 spot in the past week.
Recent results
The Hornets are 1-0 in their last 1 games.
Their best win of the season so far was a 110-103 win on the road against BKN on Oct 21.
What is next
The next game is at home against MIA on Saturday, October 24. Our Win Meter gives the Hornets about 77% in that one. After that: vs WAS, at DET, and at WAS.
Injury report
Kylan Boswell (out), Coby White (out), Kon Knueppel (out), and Grant Williams (out). Statuses can change before game time.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from results and box score data. Ratings and Win Meter readings are our own model estimates.
Rating over time
Our rating for the Hornets over the last three seasons. Tap or hover for a date.
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