Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from CBS Sports to break down the ins and outs of the 2022-23 Charlotte Hornets. They discuss the team’s offseason, the next step for LaMelo Ball, how Steve Clifford will adapt his defense to Charlotte’s offense, the importance of Cody Martin, roles for James Bouknight and Mark Williams, the value of Gordon Hayward and much, MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 – INTRO
2:47 – Miles Bridges
8:24 – Offseason impressions
10:45 – The coaching search
14:36 – Can Steve Clifford improve the defense without sacrificing offensive identity?/Will Terry Rozier suffer?
19:10 – Has Gordon Hayward more important this year?
22:40 – How much will LaMelo Ball improve?
25:08 – Does LaMelo Ball need an off-the-dribble three?
27:59 – Mark Williams’ role and fit
30:24 – Year 4 expectations for P.J. Washington
34:12 – Importance of Cody Martin
38:07 – Does Kelly Oubre Jr. have a future in Charlotte?
40:02 – Should Charlotte trade for Jae Crowder?
41:48 – Roles for James Bouknight, JT Thor, Kai Jones
44:01 – Is Jalen McDaniels on his way out?
46:23 – Biggest roster concerns/Secondary guard rotation
52:01 – Building a 10-man rotation
53:24 – Go-to crunch-time lineup
54:20 – Weirdo lineups we want to see
56:24 – Over/under predictions, Where do the Hornets land in the East?
1:05:23 – Will Charlotte be better than expected?

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