Set a reminder for October 6 on the mobile phone calendar.
That’s when the Charlotte Hornets will tip off their 2024-25 preseason and play their initial game following the first phase of renovations at Spectrum Center. They’re going to host the New York Knicks, a team that made plenty of offseason headlines with the acquisition of Mikhal Bridges and re-signing of OG Anunoby, on Oct. 6.
Charlotte’s opening matchup with the Knicks should also mark the sideline debut of coach Charles Lee and the first outing for star point guard LaMelo Ball as his season ended prematurely again due to another ankle injury.