The Charlotte Hornets have failed to advance to the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons, the longest active drought in the NBA.
At this point, the Hornets need any form of help they can get. While the team has a talented nucleus in guards LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller and forward Miles Bridges, roster depth remains lacking. Injuries and off-court issues have also hounded the team.
In hopes of adding firepower, the Hornets have inked free agent Drew Peterson this offseason, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.
“Former (Boston) Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN.