Hornets NBA Draft Rumors: Everything You Need To Know

The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft, but with the hour almost at hand, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Here’s the latest on what to expect come draft night:

Devin Booker the prime target for Charlotte at No. 9

Charlotte’s offense has been severely hampered by a lack of outside shooting, and Booker is the best sharpshooter in the draft. However, his athleticism and overall game has some scouts thinking he could turn into a Klay Thompson-type player. Booker’s shooting will allow him to have an immediate impact off the bench, and should develop into the perfect backcourt-mate for Kemba Walker. The Hornets view him as a perfect fit for their system.

Hornets hoping to trade up in the draft?

Even though Charlotte has a top-10 pick, that doesn’t mean they aren’t looking to move up in the draft, according to the Charlotte Observer:

“We’ve been talking to a lot of teams about moving up, moving backward, moving the pick all-together. A lot of things are in play,” GM Richard Cho said. What’s the likelihood of moving up in the lottery? “It depends on what we’d have to give up, but I’d love to move up.”

Reports: Stanley Johnson doesn't want to play for Charlotte

Johnson is another wing target for the Hornets if Booker is off the board, but the Arizona product doesn't want to play for Charlotte. According to DraftExpress, Johnson worked out for Detroit (No. 8 pick) and Miami (No. 10 pick), chose not to work out for the Hornets.

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