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Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach with 14th pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Steinbach, a German NBA prospect, received advice from Dirk Nowitzki prior to the draft. Hornets general manager stated that Steinbach "made us better."

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Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach with 14th pick in 2026 NBA Draft

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What Happened

The Charlotte Hornets selected German NBA prospect Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Steinbach, who played for the Washington Huskies, was the team's first-round selection.

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Prior to the draft, Steinbach received advice from fellow German and NBA veteran Dirk Nowitzki. The Hornets' general manager expressed confidence in the pick, stating that Steinbach "made us better."

The selection is viewed as a strong move for the Hornets in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

  2. 2

    Hannes Steinbach is a German NBA prospect.

  3. 3

    Steinbach played for the Washington Huskies.

  4. 4

    Dirk Nowitzki advised Hannes Steinbach before the draft.

  5. 5

    Hornets general manager stated Steinbach "made us better."

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
Reports on advice given by Dirk Nowitzki to German prospect Hannes Steinbach before the 2026 NBA Draft.
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charlotte-observerCharlotte Observer
Focuses on fan reactions to the Hornets' 14th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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charlotte-observerCharlotte Observer
Highlights the general manager's positive assessment of Coby White, framing him as a player who improved the team.
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charlotte-observerCharlotte Observer
Frames the Hornets' first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as a strong move for the team.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
Reports that Washington Huskies player Hannes Steinbach was selected by the Hornets in the NBA draft.
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Full Coverage

8 articles · chronological
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
What Dirk Nowitzki told Hannes Steinbach before 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
What the Charlotte Hornets Are Getting From Husky F/C Hannes Steinbach
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Hornets select Washington’s Hannes Steinbach with No. 14 pick in 2026 NBA Draft - Charlotte Observer
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
NBA draft: Washington Huskies’ Hannes Steinbach goes to Hornets
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Hornets draft Washington big man with No. 14 overall pick
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
"He made us better," says Hornets general manager about Coby White (Video) - Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Fans react to Hornet's 14th pick in 2026 NBA Draft (Video) - Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Charlotte Hornets make a strong move with first-round pick in 2026 NBA Draft - Charlotte Observer

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Full Coverage

8 articles · chronological

Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
What Dirk Nowitzki told Hannes Steinbach before 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
What the Charlotte Hornets Are Getting From Husky F/C Hannes Steinbach
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Hornets select Washington’s Hannes Steinbach with No. 14 pick in 2026 NBA Draft - Charlotte Observer
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
NBA draft: Washington Huskies’ Hannes Steinbach goes to Hornets
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Hornets draft Washington big man with No. 14 overall pick
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
"He made us better," says Hornets general manager about Coby White (Video) - Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Fans react to Hornet's 14th pick in 2026 NBA Draft (Video) - Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverCharlotte Observer
Charlotte Hornets make a strong move with first-round pick in 2026 NBA Draft - Charlotte Observer

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