The Charlotte Hornets have released their preseason schedule. After a quiet summer, the front office clearly believes that a healthy roster with some fresh young faces added via the draft should be enough to see them contend for a postseason spot. Last year, the Hornets dealt with a season-ending injury to LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges’ suspension, and the now-expected intermittent availability of Gordon Hayward.
Dennis Smith Jr. and Svi Mykhailiuk are no longer with the franchise, and Kelly Oubre Jr’s future remains anything but certain. However, preseason will give Hornets fans a chance to see how the roster is shaping up heading into the new season, along with any new wrinkles in Steve Clifford’s playbook.