Hardwood Knocks, Episode 501: 2021-22 Charlotte Hornets Lookahead
Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from the Locked On Hornets podcast 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)
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