Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Dan is joined by CBS Sports podcast producer extraordinaire Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:45 - Impact of Charles Lee
4:15 - The offseason
9:05 - Big man rotation 
11:57 - Future of LaMelo Ball
18:13 - Continued development of Brandon Miller
20:40 - Early impressions of Kon Knueppel
23:01 - Early impressions of Liam McNeeley
24:09 - Juggling a crowded a perimeter rotation 
26:03 - Future of Tidjane Salaun
30:27 - Early impressions of Ryan Kalkbrenner 
32:05 - Can Charlotte rebound and defend?
34:23 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines 
35:37 - Sion James / roster spots
38:17 - Hornets’ approach to trade market
40:57 - Top-10 rotation 
45:05 - Go-to crunch time lineup
46:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
48:15 - Coverage of the Hornets
50:34 - PREDICTIONS

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