The Charlotte Hornets’ point-guard situation isn’t ideal behind starter Kemba Walker. Backup Michael Carter-Williams had platelet-rich plasma procedures on both knees. Third-stringer Julyan Stone hasn’t played in the NBA since 2014.
Some fans are curious why general manager Rich Cho went with Carter-Williams and Stone when other free-agent point guards, such as Mario Chalmers or Tyler Ennis, were also free agents.
I get why a familiar name like Chalmers sounds appealing. I think to put the signings of Carter-Williams and Stone in context, you have to consider two factors: fit with the roster and salary-cap limitations. Some answers to questions posed by Hornets fans via Twitter:
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