The Charlotte Hornets appear to be all right, as they are currently 3-4. However, with Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball making early appearances on the injury report and their defense being poor so far, it looks like their season can go downhill fast. Fortunately, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the Hornets' outlook, including the emergence of Ryan Kalkbrenner and Sion James.
The rookies have been playing better than expected, incredibly outperforming their draft positions. Interestingly, both made Bleacher Report's list of 2025 NBA Draft steals, and it's tough to argue against their inclusion for the value they have provided to Charlotte.