Hornets offseason primer: LaMelo Ball extension, No. 2 pick, potential cap space, and more

The 2022-23 season for the Charlotte Hornets went more poorly than they could’ve imagined. The arrest of Miles Bridges on the eve of free agency and the subsequent charges pressed against him completely changed their offseason plans. On the court, multiple ankle injuries to LaMelo Ball set the team back as they struggled to get back in the mix for the play-in tournament. The Hornets appear to be far away from being a competitive team anytime soon.

Although this was one bad season, over a decade of poor drafting and just two playoff appearances have culminated with Michael Jordan finally deciding to sell his majority stake in the franchise. The Hornets are heading into the offseason with flexibility and a high draft pick, a position many teams envy. But will they execute those decisions with enough precision to change their long-term outlook?

Here is a preview of the 2023 offseason for the Charlotte Hornets.