MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: General manager Mitch Kupchak of the Charlotte Hornets looks on against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Charlotte Hornets entered this offseason looking to improve an already competitive roster by building around their newest star LaMelo Ball. With the team missing the playoffs just at the Play-In tournament, the fans were expecting some moves that could have allowed the roster to take the next step forward and the timeline looked closer to the present than expected.