Charlotte Hornets: 3 big questions heading into 2018-19 NBA season

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A staple of mediocrity for quite some time, the Charlotte Hornets head into the 2018-19 season unsure of the direction they want to take moving forward.

Despite residing in the weaker of the two conferences, the Charlotte Hornets haven’t really been able to affect the playoff picture over the last few seasons.

Kemba Walker has elevated his game to All-Star status, and yet the Hornets still reside in what is the worst spot any sports franchise can be in: not good enough to make the playoffs, but not bad enough to warrant a high lottery pick.

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, that trend looks likely to continue without any major changes to the roster in the offseason.

Yes, they managed to rid themselves of Dwight Howard, and new head coach James Borrego should breathe new life into the team, but by and large, the roster remains vastly similar to last year’s 36-win squad.

Without any major additions over the summer, it’s difficult to pinpoint where the improvements will come from within this team, raising with it many questions and increasing the likelihood that the Hornets remain stuck in mediocrity for at least the next season.

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