I also included the two players on two-way contracts, Scottie Lewis and Arnoldas Kulboka, they probably will not see many minutes as they need to work on refining their games with the G-League team.īreaking down the table, we will probably see a big gap between the first nine players in the rotation and the rest of the group. This likely won’t affect rotations too much as one of the backend young players will be the one to be cut. As stated before, the Hornets still need to cut one of these players to reach 15. In the below image you can see a depth chart I built to take a closer look at how the rotations could be at the start of the next season. This could create a domino effect around the whole league that affects Charlotte’s roster. Take into consideration that before the start of the season there’s a chance that Ben Simmons might be moved from the Philadelphia 76ers.
If a good deal is offered to the Hornets they could very well decide to be involved. Kupchak also stated that the NBA market is unpredictable and one never knows if an opportunity may knock on your door. The Hornets still have the option of matching any offers thrown the way of the 6-foot-7 forward."Yes, we are done with the 'heavy lifting.'" - #Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak on their offseason One reason possibly behind the limited roster moves may be the legal woes of Miles Bridges as the 24-year-old cager is facing felony charges for domestic violence and child abuse.
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They did re-sign Cody Martin this offseason but no other free agency moves have been made as of this writing. Unless Clifford has plans of possibly using Ball in some other capacity or opts for a two-guard combo, Walker may have the upper hand over Thomas.Īside from this, the Hornets have hardly made any noise this coming NBA season. Thomas, based on the numbers, is likely to be the third-string point guard if he and Walker sign up with Charlotte this offseason. However, his stint was not that impressive, norming only 8.3 points, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 rebounds in 17 games. Like Walker, Thomas is also no stranger to the Hornets as he played one season for Charlotte during the 2020-21 season. Walker then suited up for the New York Knicks last season, but things just did not work out as well. He joined the Boston Celtics, a move that hardly worked out.
Those numbers dipped since Walker moved out in 2019. Walker is a four-time All-Star and holds averages of 19.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 605 regular-season games.
Should both Walker and Thomas be taken in, there is no denying that such would bolster the backcourt of head coach Steve Clifford as both are no strangers to Hornets basketball.Īs far as Walker is concerned, he had his best years with the franchise since arriving in 2011. Hence, taking in some veterans who could help the 20-year-old guard would be a sensible move.Īccording to Sham Charania of The Athletic, two familiar names could be returning to Charlotte for the 2022-23 NBA season. LaMelo Ball is undoubtedly the NBA franchise’s new future although he may still be rough behind the edges. The Charlotte Hornets know they need to address some voids, and one of them is the point guard position. Roster moves will likely happen in Charlotte after the Miles Bridges case gains clarity.Kemba Walker seems to have a better chance over Isaiah Thomas to rejoin the ballclub.The Hornets may buzz again if former veterans sign up for next season.
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