Is the buzz in Charlotte real + will Jayson Tatum return this season?

On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the NBA’s hottest team: the Charlotte Hornets.

What’s the secret behind their sudden rise to dominance? Then, the pair discuss the nuances of the Achilles injury return on the back of rumblings that Jayson Tatum may return this season. Is it a good idea, or should Tatum take it easy? That and more on today’s TBN!

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(01:04) The Big Number: Kon Knueppel’s historic year from 3
(19:20) Little Number 1: Ball and Miller effectiveness
(26:45) Little Number 2: When Diabate starts the Hornets win
(31:00) Little Number 3: LaMelo has found his role
(39:39) Should Jayson Tatum return?

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

(Neil Redmond)

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Author : Tom Haberstroh,Dan Devine

Publish date : 2026-03-04 20:10:00

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