The week before the NBA draft is as fun and informative as it gets. Predraft workouts and interviews? Who cares about that when there's a frenzy of endless rumors and gossip taking place? The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the quieter teams amid all the league-wide buzzing, but there's still plenty to dissect.
Armed with the No. 9 pick for a second consecutive year, the Hornets are positioned to pounce on one of the draft's premier talents once again. The super-talented Noah Vonleh slid to them last year in this slot, and general manager Rich Cho will be crossing his fingers for similar luck this time around.