The 2024-25 NBA schedule release sheds some insight on what's to come leading into the new season. Expectations for the Charlotte Hornets are more optimistic with the new regime in place to take off. Jeff Peterson spent the offseason amassing more young talent through the draft and getting veterans on the roster to build around LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The two of them will need to make All-Star level kind of leaps to keep this team competitive. Optimism isn't enough to win games though, but there are expectations for this team moving forward.