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Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel singles out Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond for his Welcome to the NBA moment.
There's a lot of chatter, from us here as well, about what trades might go down by the Charlotte Hornets this offseason. There's speculation that the Hornets may put together a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo or even trade way up in the NBA draft for someone like Caleb Wilson.
Now that NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, it's full speed ahead towards June's NBA Draft.
SportsLine's model reveals its Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic predictions and Friday NBA Play-In Tournament picks
Hornets had a 0.5% chance of landing the No. 1 overall selection, which was the lowest of any team in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Everyone is thinking about Charlotte trading up, but it may be the least likely scenario in this summer's draft.
The Charlotte Hornets may really be one move away from title contention. They have the pieces in place, and their second-half surge in 2026 proves that they can be one of the better teams in the NBA.