Barring a trade that doesn’t add significantly to their payroll, the Charlotte Hornets look close to done building their roster.
The big move happened before the draft or free agency, when the Hornets traded for eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard. Then, the Hornets added two wing players in the draft, in Kentucky’s Malik Monk and Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon.
Finally, Friday, the Hornets addressed their biggest need – depth at point guard – by signing Michael Carter-Williams to a one-year, $2.7 million.
Where do the Charlotte Hornets’ moves leave them in a seemingly weakened Eastern Conference?