who did hornets draft

The Charlotte Hornets drafted Christian Anderson Jr. with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They also selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the same draft.

Quick Scoop

• Christian Anderson Jr. — guard from Texas Tech, No. 18 overall.
• Hannes Steinbach — No. 14 overall.
• A draft analysis also says Charlotte used its two first-round picks to address needs and add depth.

What that means

The Hornets appear to have gone with a mix of guard play and frontcourt help in this draft. That lines up with reports describing the team as aiming for immediate needs while also building for the long term.

TL;DR

Charlotte’s headline draft picks were Hannes Steinbach at No. 14 and Christian Anderson Jr. at No. 18.