It's not even training camp but Hornets' plan has become painfully obvious

Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Charles Lee | Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe Charlotte Hornets do not appear to be on track to be in the postseason picture in the 2025-26 campaign. It might be intentional on their part, as some pundits believe they are trying to put themselves in a better position to nab another high draft pick next year. One of the pieces of evidence these folks have used is the Hornets' decision not to find a more reliable reinforcement at center.

For instance, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic remarked that one of the signs that a team is stealth tanking is when it does "not employ any legitimate centers."

The podcast host brought up the Oklahoma City Thunder as an example, as…