Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from the Locked On Hornetspodcast to discuss the ins, outs and diagonals of—you guessed it!—the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. We cover LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier’s extension and his on-court value, potential trade targets, James Bouknight’s development, the center rotation, Miles Bridges’ future, P.J. Washington’s defense and so much friggin’ more! TIMESTAMPS ⬇️
Intro (0:57) Grant Riller catharsis (2:39) Why Charlotte didn’t spend big on a center (7:06) Rookie-year expectations for Kai Jones (12:45) P.J. Washington’s progress at the 5 (16:56) Kelly Oubre Jr.’s fit (20:33) Miles Bridges’ ascendance/next contract (23:43) Terry Rozier’s extension/long-term value to Charlotte (33:26) Early impressions of James Bouknight (40:15) Where LaMelo Ball needs to improve (47:24) Charlotte’s place in the East (52:17) Will the Hornets consider trading for a center? (1:02:21) Best closing lineup (1:09:57) Quirky lineups we want to see (1:11:32) Win-total predictions/Eastern Conference standings (1:13:10)
Jalen McDaniels (1:21:31)