In a weak Eastern Conference, few expected the Charlotte Hornets to be watching the NBA playoffs from their couches this April. This season was supposed to be different. The buzz was supposed to be back.
What happened? Too many round pegs were squeezed into square holes. The result was a maddening 33-49 campaign that now leaves the front office with a jumbled mishmash of players that don't fit together; nor do they fit with the current regime.
By grading each player, we can examine who is worth keeping in town and who is worth shipping elsewhere.