Hornets Rebuild After Ball Trade | Charlotte Hornets News

The Hornets just pulled off a seismic trade, sending LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges to the dustbin for Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and future picks — a bold gamble after their best season in nine years. With Reid ready to seize a starting role despite injury concerns, Allen and O’Neale bringing veteran savvy and shooting, and rookies Steinbach and Anderson adding German flair and upside, this roster overhaul could be the key to playoff contention. Coby White, now the starting point guard on a three-year deal, gets his shot to lead — but can he elevate his game without elite playmakers around him? The front office believes they’ve built the foundation for a leap — and the clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ccf84121a027aa00