The Charlotte Hornets have some roster trimming to do, and a surprising move could be in play.
Charlotte is expected to double down on its youth movement in 2025-26, especially with the Hornets bringing in a riveting rookie class headlined by Kon Knueppel, who may very well debut in the starting lineup when the season tips off in October.
Charlotte’s three veterans over thirty years old — Pat Connaughton (32), Spencer Dinwiddie (32) and Mason Plumlee (35) — might appear like logical trade chips, but only Connaughton is immediately movable. Dinwiddie and Plumlee can’t be traded until December 15, as both players signed new deals with Charlotte on July 13.