Offseason 2025 Thread

[HornetJail]

If we don’t see a consolidation trade within the first two weeks of training camp, do you think one is coming?

I don’t see one coming on any radar. Maybe if some team has more horrible injury luck than these Hornets early in camp, we might be a resource for some decent deal, but I’ve heard absolutely ZERO real speculation about any trade involving the Hornets. Just the fake trade ideas posted on Hornets SI and here.

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

[Bassman]

If we don’t see a consolidation trade within the first two weeks of training camp, do you think one is coming?

I don’t see one coming on any radar. Maybe if some team has more horrible injury luck than these Hornets early in camp, we might be a resource for some decent deal, but I’ve heard absolutely ZERO real speculation about any trade involving the Hornets. Just the fake trade ideas posted on Hornets SI and here.

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Article on ESPN saying Kuminga is prepared to just take the qualifying offer and become a free agent next season. He wants nutty money for any sign and trade. But more importantly, Warriors only have NINE players under contract this close to camp. Wonder if they have a trade that would get us 1 for 3?

[GoBobs]

If we don’t see a consolidation trade within the first two weeks of training camp, do you think one is coming?

I don’t see one coming on any radar. Maybe if some team has more horrible injury luck than these Hornets early in camp, we might be a resource for some decent deal, but I’ve heard absolutely ZERO real speculation about any trade involving the Hornets. Just the fake trade ideas posted on Hornets SI and here.

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Dinwiddie is pretty valueable as a big pg that can pair with Mann or Sexton at sg in some rotations.

[HornetJail]

If we don’t see a consolidation trade within the first two weeks of training camp, do you think one is coming?

I don’t see one coming on any radar. Maybe if some team has more horrible injury luck than these Hornets early in camp, we might be a resource for some decent deal, but I’ve heard absolutely ZERO real speculation about any trade involving the Hornets. Just the fake trade ideas posted on Hornets SI and here.

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Article on ESPN saying Kuminga is prepared to just take the qualifying offer and become a free agent next season. He wants nutty money for any sign and trade. But more importantly, Warriors only have NINE players under contract this close to camp. Wonder if they have a trade that would get us 1 for 3?

supposedly they have a few players including Horford and Melton lined up to sign whenever they find out how much room they have after a Kuminga signing or a trade

[HornetJail]

If we don’t see a consolidation trade within the first two weeks of training camp, do you think one is coming?

I don’t see one coming on any radar. Maybe if some team has more horrible injury luck than these Hornets early in camp, we might be a resource for some decent deal, but I’ve heard absolutely ZERO real speculation about any trade involving the Hornets. Just the fake trade ideas posted on Hornets SI and here.

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Dinwiddie is pretty valueable as a big pg that can pair with Mann or Sexton at sg in some rotations.

that's only true if you ignore the fact that he's a terrible scorer, playmaker, and overall basketball player most of the time, and really not worth playing. He's a couple steps up from Micic/Baugh, and that's about all I can say about him

[GoBobs]

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Dinwiddie is pretty valueable as a big pg that can pair with Mann or Sexton at sg in some rotations.

that's only true if you ignore the fact that he's a terrible scorer, playmaker, and overall basketball player most of the time, and really not worth playing. He's a couple steps up from Micic/Baugh, and that's about all I can say about him

I see him as the 2nd best real pg on the team behind LaMelo. Sexton and Mann are more combo guards that are naturally more inclined to score than distribute.

Dinwiddie had 4.4 ast and only 1.3 turnovers last year while taking 8.6 shots

Sexton is at 4.2 ast, 2.5 turnovers while taking 13.8 shots

Mann is at 4 ast, 2 turnovers, 10 fga over his 2 years with the Hornets

Also if you cut Dinwiddie, it is a lot harder to trade Sexton. When a big star is on the trade market, we are going to need that big expiring contract.

[yosemiteben]

i hope we make a trade because the alternative is likely just cutting Pat C and NSJ. although realistically a smart team would just take a mulligan on the absolutely stupid Plumlee and Dinwiddie signings and keep the trade flexibility you get with Pat C.

Dinwiddie is pretty valueable as a big pg that can pair with Mann or Sexton at sg in some rotations.

that's only true if you ignore the fact that he's a terrible scorer, playmaker, and overall basketball player most of the time, and really not worth playing. He's a couple steps up from Micic/Baugh, and that's about all I can say about him

Pretty strongly disagree that Dinwiddie was a stupid signing. He's a vet playing for the vet min and on the roster so that, if people get hurt, we don't have to do multiple G league tryouts like last season just to plug roster holes. Pretty clear logic and a very inexpensive solution. Also, if a unique opportunity comes along, not much sunk cost just to cut him or package him.

[fatlever]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/281973/Grant-Williams-Josh-Green-To-Miss-Hornets-Training-Camp

Does this imply that Brandon Miller is good to go for training camp?

[JustBuzzin]

What's been happening folks!


Basketball is around the corner. Be afraid be very afraid!

[Bassman]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/281973/Grant-Williams-Josh-Green-To-Miss-Hornets-Training-Camp

Does this imply that Brandon Miller is good to go for training camp?

The article says Miller “should have no restrictions as training camp starts”. If so that is great news. Will still take him time to get grooved in.

[fatlever]

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1nmvlt4/boone_something_to_keep_an_eye_out_on_for_the/
from same boone article

"Among the things to keep an eye out for in 2025-26: LaMelo Ball’s leadership.

As the face of the franchise and the team’s highest paid player, there are certain responsibilities that come with that, and the Hornets want to see Ball take a leap in becoming more of a leader.

Lee believes the addition of Collin Sexton will help with that. Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.

Lee, who had dinner with Ball and president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson earlier in the week to discuss goals, summer impressions, and personal growth, said Ball has registered a couple of personal records in the weight room this summer and was focused on building up his base.

Lee also said he sees clear growth in Ball on the defensive side, especially on high-effort plays, but emphasizes there’s a need for continued improvement in foul discipline and defensive consistency."

[Bassman]

Yep, hearing these takes from others (Locked On Hornets) who were at the Lee luncheon. Sexton and Ball really forging a relationship; hopefully the young bull can help Melo grow up. But I’m not looking for Ball to become the LEADER of this team, cause I just don’t see that in his personality. He just needs to be focused, get better results and stay healthy. Brandon Miller has all the tools to become team leader and a star. But Sexton is an alpha dog personality and should be a great help to these guys on and off the court.

[SWedd523]

peak off-season content. Melo is in the weight room, Miles working with a Shaman, Brandon became ambidextrous, Moose put on 25lb and found a jumper, etc.


...5-15 over the first 20 games

[Diop]

My work is flying me out to Miami in Jan/Feb, so I am hoping to sneak up to Charlotte before leaving to catch my first ever Charlotte game.

So hopefully they aren't all injured by then!

[Liver_Pooty]

My work is flying me out to Miami in Jan/Feb, so I am hoping to sneak up to Charlotte before leaving to catch my first ever Charlotte game.

So hopefully they aren't all injured by then!

Give me an advance on which game and I’ll come watch it with ya if you want

[Diop]

My work is flying me out to Miami in Jan/Feb, so I am hoping to sneak up to Charlotte before leaving to catch my first ever Charlotte game.

So hopefully they aren't all injured by then!

Give me an advance on which game and I’ll come watch it with ya if you want

Will do!

[yosemiteben]

Read on Twitter

Got us a patch. Not in love with the aesthetics of the logo but whatever, I'm sure I'll get over it

[Bassman]

Reserve bigs signing deals with various teams. Final efforts getting done. The Houston Rockets need could be our last window of opportunity to engineer a deal for a center or PF, but other than Tari, what else could they offer for someone like Spencer?

[LofJ]

If I worked in marketing/sponsorship for the Hornets I'd make it my mission to get Epic Games as the jersey sponsor. They probably don't want to be associated with a losing franchise, but if that ever changes they'd be an ideal sponsor.

[fatlever]

Quick someone find out if either one of our owners gave Judi health an under the table 10 million so that they could turn around and pay our best player, moose, an extra $10 million in the form of free muscle protein powder and lifetime free Stem cell therapy.

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