Matt Rochinski and Sam Perley of hornets.com will be following the Hornets throughout the 2017 NBA offseason and keeping fans up to date through the Buzz Words | Hornets Notebook. Keep checking back to see what the latest is as the season unfolds.
By Sam Perley, hornets.com | Friday, July 7, 12:18 p.m.
Although the Hornets ranked tied for 25th in the NBA in takeaways per game last season, they got a “steal” in free agency according to their All-Star point guard Kemba Walker with the signing of Michael Carter-Williams. Charlotte will be hoping the 2014 Rookie of the Year can provide some stability off the bench as Walker’s primary backup this season.