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NBA rumors: Hornets join Reed Sheppard draft pursuit with Rockets

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the rumor mill is red hot. We've already heard the Houston Rockets are potentially interested in selecting Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky in the first round. However, it now sounds like the Charlotte Hornets are showing that same interest.

With rumors circulating that the Rockets may move back via trade, it sounds like the Hornets could be the team eyeing to move up from No. 6 to No. 3, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Houston has reportedly been interested in trading back for more draft capital while Charlotte likes what they're seeing from Reed Sheppard.