Although the trade was later voided by the Lakers, the fact that the Hornets were willing to move center Mark Williams at last month’s deadline raised eyebrows around the NBA, according to Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link), who say that some rival teams are wondering if Charlotte will be open to making significant roster changes this offseason. “There may … [Read more...] about Active Offseason On Tap For Hornets?
Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett To 10-Day Contract
The Hornets have officially signed guard Marcus Garrett to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release. Charlotte doesn’t have an open spot on its 15-man roster but continues to qualify for a hardship exception because the club has four players who have missed at least three consecutive games and are expected to remain sidelined for at least two more weeks — … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett To 10-Day Contract
Hornets Notes: Williams, Salaün, Bridges
It’s been a whirlwind season for Hornets center Mark Williams, who was technically traded to the Lakers ahead of last month’s deadline only to see the deal rescinded by Los Angeles for what the team called medical concerns. Williams says he has moved on from that period of uncertainty, per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “That was definitely a crazy time for me, but I … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Williams, Salaün, Bridges
2025’s Most Valuable Traded Second-Round Picks
Fans of lottery-bound NBA teams will be keeping a close on the bottom of the league’s standings down the stretch because of the effect that “race” will have on the draft order and lottery odds for the 2025 first round. However, it’s not just the first round of the draft that’s worth keeping an eye on. Those reverse standings will also dictate the order of the draft’s second … [Read more...] about 2025’s Most Valuable Traded Second-Round Picks
Scotto: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball Among Players To Monitor In Offseason
Hawks guard Trae Young has just one guaranteed year left on his contract after this season, with a player option for 2026/27. As he nears potential free agency, executives around the NBA are wondering whether Atlanta will be looking to extend Young this offseason or whether he might emerge as a trade candidate, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto notes, Young has … [Read more...] about Scotto: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball Among Players To Monitor In Offseason