Hornets on the Clock at No. 4: Best-Fit Debate – Bailey, Edgecombe, Maluach, Knueppel or Johnson?

On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe and analyst Leif Thulin dive into the Charlotte Hornets’ options at No. 4 in the 2025 NBA Draft. They spotlight top prospects like Tre Johnson, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, and Khaman Maluach, noting that the Hornets are placing a premium on both character and intel behind the pick. Rafael challenges Leif to strap on his GM hat and name his ideal choice for Charlotte—while also probing whether the Hornets might trade down to accumulate extra assets or grab a player they believe could still be on the board later in the lottery. Leif outlines which player he’d select and evaluates the feasibility of a trade-down scenario.1:22 – Charlotte being quiet in the rumors1:54 – Teams possibly looking to move up in the draft as potential trade partners for Charlotte2:04 – Who should the Hornets take at number four?2:25 – Tre Johnson3:47 – VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel and intel11:20 – Kon Knueppel at number four or trade down to get him14:18 – Khaman Maluach17:30 – Ace Bailey20:59 – Tidjane Salaun22:12 – Leif plays the role of GM of the Charlotte Hornets#NBADraft#NBADraft2025#CharlotteHornets#HornetsDraft#TreJohnson#VJEdgecombe#KonKnueppel#KhamanMaluach#AceBailey#NBAPodcast#DraftTalk#NBAProspects#BasketballScouting#DraftStrategy#NBAFutureStars#NBADraftProspects#NBACombine#LockedOnNBABigBoard#RafaelBarlowe#LeifThulin#HornetsRumors#NBAIntel#BasketballPodcast#DraftRumors#HornetsNews#NBATradeRumors#TradeDownScenario#TopDraftProspects#CollegeBasketball#InternationalProspects#2025DraftClass#ScoutingReport#BasketballAnalysis#WhoGoesFourth#HornetsGM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.