The Charlotte Hornets impressed a lot of people with their roster moves this summer. However, they did not receive a single vote among the 20 coaches, scouts, and executives interviewed by ESPN when asked which team had the best offseason. The squad that got the highest votes was the Atlanta Hawks, and what they have done in the past weeks should serve as a lesson for the Hornets.
In Charlotte's defense, it managed to maximize the value of its 2025 draft picks and get rid of some unwanted contracts by turning them into assets.