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Veteran put on notice after Charlotte Hornets fell in 2025 draft

22 hours ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Not to sound harsh, but Josh Green may be the perfect example of why the Charlotte Hornets' roster-building is sometimes flawed. The team must consider parting ways with him this summer to free up resources to bring in a player who can be a positive contributor to its aspirations. And with the Hornets dropping to the fourth spot in the 2025 draft, the need to let Green go has become clearer. As many concur, the top prize of this year's draft is Cooper Flagg.
Hornets got double dose of bad news following draft lottery conspiracy

1 day ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Not winning the draft lottery on Monday was a bitter pill to swallow for the Charlotte Hornets. They haven't selected first overall in the draft since 1991 and are the only team not to have a playoff series win for more than 21 years. What probably made it worse for the Hornets is that the Dallas Mavericks prevailed in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes.
1 Roster move has become obvious for Hornets after dropping in draft order

2 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The hype surrounding the draft lottery had some people forgetting about the Charlotte Hornets' current dilemma of whether to continue developing the roster around LaMelo Ball or trade him and rebuild around Brandon Miller and whoever they draft this summer. However, with the Hornets falling to No. 4 in the order, it has become clear that giving up on Ball would be a mistake.
Hornets can't make the mistake they made the last time they had No. 4 pick

2 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Twelve years ago, the Charlotte Hornets, then still called the Charlotte Bobcats, dropped to the fourth spot in the draft order after holding the second-highest odds of securing the first overall pick in the 2013 draft. They selected Cody Zeller, a selection that had many pundits perplexed. The big man showed exemplary leadership and his scoring and rebounding prowess while helping guide Indiana University to the Big Ten championship.
Hornets' nightmare continues after heavily disappointing draft lottery

2 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The Charlotte Hornets are in dire need of a savior — or at least another franchise-changing talent. The 2025 draft has prospects with superstar and star potential, although, like most draft classes, most surefire generational players are likely going to be selected at the top of the draft.
Coach of the Year's woes giving some Hornets fans a reason to smile

2 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Many predictions before the start of the playoffs had the Cleveland Cavaliers reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. However, they are currently down 3-1 in the conference semifinals. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson is in danger of being on the receiving end of jokes and criticisms following a successful regular season of steering his squad to a 64-18 record and the No. 1 seed in the East. Some Charlotte Hornets fans are probably grinning at Cleveland's predicament.
Hornets fan favorite sends assurance he is going nowhere

4 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams recently got accused on X of desperately wanting to return to the Boston Celtics, where he played his first four seasons as a professional hoopster. However, he put that notion to rest with a simple response, stating that he is "a proud Hornet."The brief social media exchange began with Williams defending his former Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from criticism.
This painful Hornets reality just became impossible for fans to ignore

6 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Even for Charlotte Hornets fans, it's tough to argue against the notion that the franchise is one of the worst in the NBA at the moment. It doesn't help that it not only has the longest active playoff drought in the league, but it has also gone 23 years without having won a playoff series. The last time it advanced past the first round of the playoffs was back in 2002 when the Hornets, led by Baron Davis, eliminated Tracy McGrady and the Orlando Magic.
Hornets fans will crack up laughing when they hear who Suns might hire as coach

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

It has been five years since James Borrego and the Charlotte Hornets parted ways. Since then, he has not held a head coaching position again. However, he could be back on the sidelines next season, as the Phoenix Suns are reportedly considering him to be Mike Budenholzer's successor.
Hornets must avoid highly touted 2025 draft prospect at all costs

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The Charlotte Hornets organization and its fans are likely deep in prayers now in hopes of receiving some good fortune in the 2025 draft lottery scheduled next week. Atop their draft board should be Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper — in that order. If the Hornets fall to No. 3 or lower, there have been some calls for the organization to take a flyer on Ace Bailey. The promising forward out of Rutgers University appears to have one of the biggest offensive upsides in the 2025 rookie class.