According to ESPN Insider Zach Lowe, “The free-falling Hornets could tank their way into something like the No. 7 pick, but they are designed to chase the postseason now — and will almost certainly continue along that path, barring major injury.” This seems to stick to the script of what the Charlotte Hornets and Steve Clifford have shown. They believe in the current roster enough to make the playoffs but with their poor form, tanking isn’t out of the question at this point.
Prior to the All-Star break, the Hornets finished the first half of the season with 24-32 record.