The Charlotte Hornets had what we’ll call a less-than-ideal offseason. Now all of that tumult is behind us and it’s time to shift our attention to the court, where the Hornets will try to get over that ever-present hump between them and a genuine playoff berth. They brought in a new head coach to try to get them there, but it feels like it might be a house of cards. Let’s take a look at the best and worst case scenarios for the Hornets.
Last season’s record: 43-39
Last season’s conference ranking: 10th in the Western Conference
Last season’s offensive rating: 114.