The Hornets had postseason aspirations entering training camp in 2023, but their season never really got off the ground, due in large part to a series of injuries that affected nearly every one of their starters and rotation players. Among those injuries: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte’s star point guard, appeared in only 22 games due to a right ankle ailment that required surgery; … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets
Rick Schnall Discusses Lottery Experience; Longstaff Hired As Assistant Coach
There wasn’t any lottery luck for the Hornets, who had the third-best odds for the top pick but dropped to No. 6 when three teams leapfrogged them, notes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Even though he didn’t get the result he wanted, co-owner Rick Schnall enjoyed his first look inside the lottery room. “It happens really fast and they run it in an incredibly efficient … [Read more...] about Rick Schnall Discusses Lottery Experience; Longstaff Hired As Assistant Coach
Franchise Names Head Of Biz Operations
The Hornets have named Shelly Cayette-Weston as their president of business operations, according to a team press release. Cayette-Weston, who will join the organization on July 1, has spent 12 years with the Cavaliers, including the last two as executive VP & chief commercial officer. “I think my strength really centers around relationships and that’s the start of it,” … [Read more...] about Franchise Names Head Of Biz Operations
Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
The Wizards already hold a pair of picks in the first round of this year’s draft at No. 2 and No. 26, but there’s an expectation that they’ll try to acquire another 2024 first-rounder, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto explains, the Wizards’ current front office – led by president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins – is focused on building … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, Kuzma, Hawks, Bridges, Brogdon, DeRozan, More
Lottery Luck Eludes Them Again
The Hornets haven’t had much lottery luck over the years and this one was no different. With Brandon Miller representing the Hornets at the lottery, they dropped from the No. 3 pick to No. 6. “In this process, I don’t think anything is a surprise, just because you never know what can go on here,” Miller told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “I think the main thing here … [Read more...] about Lottery Luck Eludes Them Again