Roster Changes INCOMING? | Who is the ODD Man Out? | Hannes Steinbach SHINES

The Charlotte Hornets may have wrapped up a busy offseason, but their roster remains far from settled. On today’s episode, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson tackle the burning question: are the Hornets truly finished making moves, or will another surprise deal reshape the team before training camp? The hosts react to Sam Vecenie’s comments about Charlotte’s logjam of guaranteed contracts and speculate which veterans—Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, or Dorian Finney-Smith—are most likely to be on the move. With possible trades in the air, the conversation shifts to evaluating the value each of these vets brings and the possibility of leveraging second-round picks for future assets. Walker Mehl and Doug Branson debate which young prospects and recent draft picks, like Liam McNeely and Hannes Steinbach, have earned their spot on the roster after an eye-opening Summer League. The hosts also consider the backup point guard dilemma, weighing the readiness of Christian Anderson and the value of keeping Tre Mann or bringing in new leadership. Plus: Who are the “roster imposters” most at risk of being cut or traded, and how do recent Summer League performances shape those tough decisions? Finally, the hosts share their takes on national media attention—like CBS Sports handing the Hornets an A for their offseason—and why flying under the radar just might be the best thing for this evolving squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.