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Hornets have impossible to ignore dilemma if they draft Kon Knueppel

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Will Eudy

Charlotte's going to have another issue on their hands. There's increasing noise that the Charlotte Hornets may end up selecting Kon Knueppel with their fourth-overall pick in next week's NBA Draft. All things considered, I think Knueppel would be one of the best picks they could make. However, making that decision would also reveal Charlotte's need for more perimeter-oriented players that can create off the dribble on offense. Knueppel is one of the best pure shooters in this draft.
Hornets' painfully obvious solution to repairing relationship with Mark Williams

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Will Eudy

Re-signing Williams would indicate Charlotte's long-term commitment to number five. There's no question the Charlotte Hornets' relationship with Mark Williams feels just a little bit different than it did this time last year. But if the organization is to regain right relations with its starting center, one solution is beginning to come to the forefront of the discussion: Giving Williams a multi-year deal to return to Charlotte this offseason.
Taj Gibson's Miles Bridges remark just got the response it deserved

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Will Eudy

Bridges responded to his teammate's compliment. This past Saturday in Charlotte, Miles Bridges hosted a youth basketball camp through his family foundation at Providence Day School. The Hornets' starting power forward put in a big effort to give back to the kids in the community, and I was able to speak with him to chat about his experience at the camp.
Hornets’ dream NBA Draft scenario inches closer as 76ers pivot looms

2 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Will Eudy

This would be a favorable outcome on draft night. The Charlotte Hornets may be on the verge of being in an ideal position on draft night, and it's all thanks to the Philadelphia 76ers. Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported on his Substack that the Sixers have already worked out VJ Edgecombe, and have another workout scheduled with Ace Bailey. If Philly is dead-set on drafting one of these high-upside wings, that could leave the Hornets in prime position to select Kon Knueppel with the fourth pick.
First move of the Hornets' offseason should be crystal clear

2 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Will Eudy

Charlotte will want to waste no time with this one. For the Charlotte Hornets, a lot of what goes in to improving their win-loss record next season is going to come down to health. Fans are sick of talking about it, but if this team can just find themselves with a clean injury report for an extended stretch, they'll finally be able to reach their potential.
Hornets would make colossal risk two years in a row if mock draft rings true

3 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

It has been widely believed that the Charlotte Hornets' pick in the 2025 draft will depend on whoever is available between Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe. There are some wild card options, such as Tre Johnson and Kon Knueppel. A prospect that only a few people have in mind, though, is Noa Essengue. FanSided's mock draft has the Hornets interestingly going for Essengue.
Hornets can keep LaMelo Ball happy if recent Lonzo Ball speculation proves true

3 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

There have been speculations about Lonzo Ball's future with the Chicago Bulls. With the team likely going on full rebuild mode and the veteran point guard on a very movable contract, chances of him changing sides this summer are likely. The Charlotte Hornets should certainly try exploring the possibility of trading for him, which should give LaMelo Ball another reason to be happy to stay in North Carolina.
Former mentor to MVP and possible 1st-time champ could be what LaMelo Ball needs

3 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Jeremiah Artacho

Who should LaMelo Ball have as his mentor? Imagine if LaMelo Ball had a mentor alongside him on the court? That thought can very well become a reality with Chris Paul potentially becoming a free agent this coming offseason. And former Boston Celtic, also known as the "Big Ticket," Kevin Garnett, believes that the Charlotte Hornets star will become better if he were to be taken under Paul's mentorship. Take a look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Insider's wild suggestion will have Hornets teetering on edge of disaster

3 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The Charlotte Hornets have a lot of draft picks at their disposal, including the No. 4 selection this offseason. Some might be wondering if they should just throw caution to the wind and use the assets to bring win-now stars. Interestingly, Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports brought it up on his show, discussing the scenario of the Hornets embarking on a hunt for stars this summer by giving up some of their assets.
NBA Finals blueprint exposes what Hornets must do to fast-track contention

3 weeks ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The NBA is a league of copycats. If the Charlotte Hornets want to transform into contenders, they have to look at what successful teams have done and imitate whatever they can. For instance, they need to analyze how the 2025 Finals participants, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, have built their rosters to give themselves a higher chance of finally achieving their goal of becoming sustainable contenders.