Charlotte Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NC - JUNE 23: Rich Cho, General Manager of the Charlotte Hornets, introduces Dwayne Bacon and Malik Monk to the media at a press conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 23, 2017 at the Spectrum Center. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Road out of the dreaded middle not easy one

NBA Trade Grades: Hornets to snag Willy Hernangomez from Knicks

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Charlotte Hornets: What’s wrong with the crunch-time offense?

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Charlotte Hornets: 3 takeaways from the 2017-18 season opener

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: Kemba Walker

Charlotte Hornets: Biggest strengths and weaknesses for 2017-18

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Hugo the mascot of the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 3, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 2017-18 NBA season preview

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic looks down during the post game news conference after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 99-86 in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Can Dwight Howard go home again?

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 14: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards on December 14, 2016 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 5 goals for Kemba Walker in 2017-18

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 27: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on January 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Should Michael Kidd-Gilchrist keep his starting position?

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Hugo the mascot of the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 3, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 5 bold predictions for 2017-18 NBA season

CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 29: A general view of shirts on seats prior to the game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets in game six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 5 keys to making the playoffs in 2017-18

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic wearing a Superman cape in the Sprite Slam-Dunk Contest at the New Orleans Arena during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend February 16, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 5 goals for Dwight Howard in 2017-18

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Charlotte Hornets: Why Dwight Howard was a good move this offseason

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 11: Kemba Walker

Charlotte Hornets: How will the Charlotte Hornets match up against the Boston Celtics?

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Can Kemba Walker lead the Charlotte Hornets deep into the playoffs?

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Charlotte Hornets: Dwight Howard, searching for Superman

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Norris Cole

Charlotte Hornets to host Isaiah Canaan, Norris Cole and Donald Sloan in workouts

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Dwayne Bacon

Charlotte Hornets: Dwayne Bacon’s play leads to contract

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 27: Michael Carter-Williams #7 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during a game against the Boston Celtics at the United Center on October 27, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Pros and cons of signing Michael Carter-Williams

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 23: Michael Carter-Williams of the Chicago Bulls meets fans at the Forever 21 x NBA Collection Launch Party on March 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Forever 21)

2017 NBA free agency grades: Michael Carter-Williams to sign with Charlotte Hornets

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) shows off the inside of his suit jacket as he is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 5 reasons why Malik Monk was a great pick

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: A look back at NBA Draft history before 2017

Mar 20, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in a time out during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trade Grades: Hornets acquire Dwight Howard from Hawks

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) works around Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) during the second half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 5 options for pick No. 11 in 2017 NBA Draft

March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) reacts against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: Zach Collins would bring skill, upside

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Malachi Richardson (Syracuse) walks to the stage after being selected as the number twenty-two overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 2017 NBA Draft Lottery results