Charlotte Hornets took the lineal NBA belt on April 12, 2026, beating New York Knicks 110–96 on the road. It is reign 3,233 in the belt's history and the 35th for the franchise.
New York Knicks had held it since April 6, 2026: 6 days and 2 defenses.
Charlotte Hornets last held the belt in 2025–26, 132 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 5 days and 1 defense, ending April 17, 2026 against Orlando Magic.
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3,233Reign number
35thReign for the franchise
1Defenses
5Days held