The Charlotte Hornets are in basketball limbo. The franchise has lived in a state of extended purgatory. They have had glimpses of promise repeatedly buried under layers of inconsistency, injuries, and underwhelming returns. They missed the playoffs for the third straight season and haven't finished among the Eastern Conference's top eight teams since 2016. Now, it’s time for the Hornets to face the hard truths. That means shedding pieces that don’t fit their future timeline. Of all the names on the roster, one stands out as the most urgent to move: Jusuf Nurkic.
1 player Charlotte Hornets must trade in 2025 NBA offseason
