Hornets FACE TOUGH CHOICE at #4 | Tidjane Salaun GRINDS in Workout Clip | Is Edgecombe at 3 Just Smoke?

Doug Branson and Walker Mehl dive into the latest draft buzz surrounding the Charlotte Hornets, sparked by Matt Moore’s intel that VJ Edgecombe could go to Philadelphia at #3. If that happens, the Hornets might trade back from #4—potentially with Washington—and find themselves choosing between Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, or even Kasparas Jakucionis. The hosts dissect mock drafts, evaluate rising and falling stock (including Ace Bailey’s), and highlight what options might offer the most long-term upside.

Matt Moore article: https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/nba-drafttrade-rumors-hearsay-hints

Then, the focus shifts to a workout video of 2024 first-round pick Tidjane Salaun training with head coach Charles Lee. Doug and Walker break down the footage, comparing it to a basketball Zapruder film, and discuss what it reveals about Lee’s player-first coaching style. Salaun’s effort, paired with organizational support, might be the key to unlocking his raw potential and accelerating the Hornets’ rebuild.

The guys also tackle which realistic draft-night scenarios would most enrage Hornets fans—trading back and taking Kasaparas? Drafting a slow-footed big? They round things out with thoughts on combine data and comparisons to past draft whiffs and wins. Packed with sharp opinions and informed speculation, this episode is essential for any Hornets fan tracking the franchise’s next big move.

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