There is a wide range of possibilities for the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26. If most of their stars get hurt again, a win total in the teens would not at all be shocking, even though the floor has seemingly been raised this offseason.
If the stars are healthy, good, and get help from newcomers, there's a chance the team contends for the Play-In Tournament and could make the playoffs in the wide-open, weaker Eastern Conference. But what's realistic among all these outcomes? Here's what I believe you can reasonably expect.