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August 26, 2025, 6:47 pmLast Updated on August 26, 2025 6:47 pm by André Lemos | Published: August 26, 2025
How’d We Get Here?
The Hornets continued to spin their wheels without going much of anywhere at all. New coach Charles Lee was able to freshen things up a bit, with the Hornets sporting better defensive numbers and a more modern-looking offensive system that drastically increased the team’s 3-point attempts. Injuries once again played a major role in the Hornets’ final standing. LaMelo Ball played in 47 games (an improvement for him). Brandon Miller missed the last 45 games after tearing a ligament in his wrist. Mark Williams missed the first 20 games of the season with foot troubles (and then was traded and un-traded, which is pretty awkward). Only four Hornets appeared in more than 60 games, so the team’s offensive struggles aren’t a big surprise. There were some positive signs, but nothing tangible in the standings, and that Charlotte’s most notable offseason moves were youth-focused suggests another year of building is in the cards.
Offseason Moves
Arrivals: Collin Sexton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mason Plumlee, Pat Connaughton, Antonio Reeves (2W), Drew Peterson (2W)
Rookie Arrivals: Kon Knueppel (No. 4), Liam McNeeley (29), Sion James (33), Ryan Kalkbrenner (34)
Departures: Mark Williams, Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, Seth Curry, Taj Gibson, Wendell Moore Jr., Damion Baugh, Jaylen Sims
Retained: Tre MannDepth Chart and Minutes Per Game
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