Captain Morgan

remember that we had a second round grade on Brady as a guard (3rd as tackle) and now he has a year in our strength program. Moton is proven. We just need our new free agents to be better, and get a long term start at center and guard in the next two years, and we're set for the future. We can hope to draft a QB this year by moving up, but remember that next year is a better year for the draft at that position, but we are also suddenly much more appealing to free agents with a good line, CMC and DJ.

I did. I'm a few years older than you. At the time, I also was wondering why Mel Kiper's opinion carried so much weight. Had never heard of him.

well damn

other than reddit, is there another Hornets forum that gets trafficked?

it's a low bar, but he's the best GM we've had. I love the potential he gets from the 2nd round. Previously I had just considered 2nd rounders lucky to make the team. Now we have some who are contributing.

damn good post, thanks. actually, this should have it's own thread.

At The Hive @At_The_Hive · 28m JB also seemed to feel like his job status was tenuous. His exit interview consisted of a lot of resume-defending stats that were largely unprompted.

well at least we'll have a more interesting off season.

gonna pull for that guy no matter what team he goes to. What a great smile.

Mel and the other guy alternate picks for 3 rounds. Of course, we'll be done early. First three picks were DE's Hutchinson, Travon Walker and Thibodeauxt, with CB Gardner going 4th. Giants too Ikem. Mel picked for us and went.... Malik Willis.

he's a fast tough little guy, good kid too. I'd like for him to get a chance.

he sure is...I scrolled too fast, thought both pics were of Ikem.

hey Verge, always appreciate your insight. You didn't mention Neal. Is that because it is assumed he won't be there, or did we see something we didn't like?

After a disappointing first season in Los Angeles, it may seem like the Lakers would take whatever they can get in a trade this offseason for Russell Westbrook and his $47MM+ salary, but that’s not the case, Marc Stein writes at Substack.com. According to Stein, Los Angeles will have “more boundaries than advertised” when weighing potential Westbrook deals. For one, the Lakers will seriously consider a player’s injury history as they explore the trade market for Westbrook. Given how costly injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis were in 2021/22, the team doesn’t want to bring on another high-priced veteran who has been unable to stay healthy in recent years. In Stein’s view, that means the Lakers are unlikely to be very interested in a trade with the Hornets that includes Gordon Hayward, who has missed 61 of 154 regular season games in Charlotte over the last two years, plus both play-in games. If the Lakers and Hornets discuss Westbrook, it’s possible Hayward could be moved to a third team or Terry Rozier could be substituted as a headliner, but those scenarios would be less appealing from Charlotte’s perspective. https://www.hoopsrumors.com/charlotte-hornets

does anyone know if there is a decent big man coming out? I think I'd rather trade both picks or a pick plus Gordon to get a proved post player.

Hornets get the 15th pick if New Orleans wins tonight

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/14/rumor-hornets-forward-gordon-hayward-wants-change-of-scenery/ Gordon Hayward chose the Hornets as a 2020 free agent because they offered him $120 million, of course. But the Celtics and Pacers reportedly offered big contracts, too. A key differentiator for Charlotte: Hayward getting the opportunity to be the go-to player and maximize his on-court contributions. But LaMelo Ball has rapidly developed into stardom. Miles Bridges expanded his offensive game this season. Even Terry Rozier has taken strides in a larger role.

yep, will take the loss in a real series just for the extra games and won't be mad. Because if our season ends tonight or the next game, all I have is the draft, and Panthers only have one pick in the top 130....and then...it's a long way to preseason games.

this has been a team that plays up and down to our competition, so it's possible. I just want our young guys to get as much post season experience as possible for the future. The game will tell us if understand how serious the post season is, especially in the play in...win or go home. If we play very well and lose, I'm ok with that, but if show up and lay an egg, it means we still have a lot of growing to do.

2015-16 according to Wiki...I was shocked lol

winning season ends in a 3 game winning streak. Next game could be the last one...Other than Gordon, we're healthy. It's like March Madness for the rest of this week for the bugs.

man IT went crazy in the 3rd and now looks like he's lost his shot

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