A Comprehensive Guide to the Hornets' Future Draft Picks

A guide to the Charlotte Hornets' future draft picks stash.

Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) competes against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

With LaMelo Ball at the helm and a bevy of incoming talent, the Charlotte Hornets should be in line to rise quickly in a down Eastern Conference.

The team has been no stranger to the NBA Draft of late, grabbing Brandon Miller, Tidjane Salaun and a host of rookies in 2025, such as Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more. The drafting of those players has shown just how important owning future picks is to the Hornets front office.

With the team set to get even better in the next few seasons, they’ll either continue to use top picks, or ship them off in hopes of building around the already amassed core. Regardless, the selections will be vital to Charlotte eventually getting to contention.

Below is a comprehensive list of the team's future assets, including picks and protections: