The Charlotte Hornets are coming off what could be the best offseason in franchise history.
The Hornets picked up four new players in the draft — Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sion James. They also traded Mark Williams and added experienced guys like Collin Sexton and Pat Connaughton.
This team looks different and has a real chance to make some noise in the East.
Are they NBA Finals contenders? Not yet. But they should be able to move out of the conference basement and fight for a Play-In spot.
That said, significant changes are expected over the next 12 to 24 months, as not everyone will fit into the long-term plans.