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Analyzing some potential NBA Draft scenarios that the Charlotte Hornets might face.

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Analyzing some potential NBA Draft scenarios that the Charlotte Hornets might face.

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Analyzing Koa Peat's game and assessing his fit with the Charlotte Hornets.

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Projecting who the Charlotte Hornets will select with their second first-round pick.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic

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The new 3-2-1 system has some benefits and drawbacks for the Charlotte Hornets.

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Three reasons why it would make some sense for Charlotte to improve their guard depth on draft night.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) is helped up off the floor by teammates forward Brandon Miller (24), center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) and guard/forward Kon Knueppel

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The Hornets built mainly through the draft, but they might not have been able to with the new odds.

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Going into his third draft cycle as the Charlotte Hornets’ lead decision-maker, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has already started to establis

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Taking an early look at Charlotte's options with the 14th pick.

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Scouting Allen Graves and projecting his potential fit in Charlotte.

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Analyzing Hannes Steinbach's game and projecting his potential fit in Charlotte.

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Taking a look at what the Hornets' big board may look like.

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Analyzing Ebuka Okorie's game and his potential fit in Charlotte.

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The Hornets have their own, Dallas', and Miami's first next year.

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Ranking my top 30 prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft through a Charlotte Hornets lens.

Michigan center Aday Mara (15) looks for a basket around Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) and center Eric Reibe

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The Hornets can stand pat and land two really good players.

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Scouting Nate Ament and projecting his fit in Charlotte.

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Analyzing Cam Carr's game and how he would fit in Charlotte.

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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A couple of names the Charlotte Hornets could consider if they move up in the NBA draft.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant

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The Hornets are going to try and reverse a historical trend with their first selection.

Jan 2, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) watching his teammates warm up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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The Hornets' sharpshooter has some ideas of what he'd like to see Jeff Peterson do.

North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) goes up for a dunk against the Navy Midshipmen

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The Hornets met with Caleb Wilson, which could mean nothing.

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Everyone is thinking about Charlotte trading up, but it may be the least likely scenario in this summer's draft.

Kon Knueppel stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fourth pick

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If the Hornets do package the 14th and 18th picks to move up, who would they call?

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Scouting Dailyn Swain and analyzing his fit with the Charlotte Hornets.

Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) react during the second half

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As expected, the Hornets are picking 14th and 18th.