The summer of 2026 should be an interesting time for the Charlotte Hornets, as ESPN projects them to be one of at least 10 teams with significant cap space. Armed with a resource that contenders might not have, they could outbid such squads for coveted role players.
It's unclear how the 2025-26 campaign will turn out for the Hornets. However, it's safe to assume that they will try to look for roster reinforcements next offseason, especially if they progress in the standings as nicely as expected or if some of the current pieces don't work out as well as they hope.