GT: Hornets (4-9) @ Raptors (8-5) | Nov 17th 7:30 EST

[MiamiSPX]

4 of the next 5 games are against the bottom feeders of the east. If we manage to win against philly, we could go 5-0 the next strech.

4-0 this week is very much on the table.

[Dennis 37]

RJ and IQ after tonight, 9 to 5 baby

The Dolly Parton experience.

[Zeno]

Not saying the Hornets are good but they are way more dangerous than the crap teams that they are commonly associated. If they approach this like the Nets game, they’ll probably lose.

[deeps6x]

Barnes for Ball straight up. Works in the trade machine. Who says no?

[Syd-TK3]

Best court in basketball makes it debut tonight

Let's get this W

[Tofubeque]

Must be depressing being a Hornets fan. Last time they made the playoffs was in 2015-2016 season almost ten years ago. The last time they even won a playoffs series was in 2001- 2002 that is extremely disappointing. What franchise would be worse to be a fan of the hornets, kings or pelicans?

Good question, how I’d rank them best to worst:

1. Easily Hornets. Kon looks good, they’re in the East and have a cool colour scheme. Already beats the Bobcats era.

2. Tough but I’d take the Pelicans. Looks very dire with Dumars and no pick next year, but maybe Queen can be the next Sengun? Cool alternate jersey/court and they could be added to the East someday.

3. Kings are an afterthought, 4th team in their own state. About to fire sale and what’s holding them back is Vivek - owner is the hardest thing to change, they need to get lucky.

[bballsparkin]

Must be depressing being a Hornets fan. Last time they made the playoffs was in 2015-2016 season almost ten years ago. The last time they even won a playoffs series was in 2001- 2002 that is extremely disappointing. What franchise would be worse to be a fan of the hornets, kings or pelicans?

Right now? I would say Pelicans. I would not want to be them right now at 2-11 with their pick being traded unprotected in the deep 2026 draft. Not for a player like Queen.

Kings can rebound next season on an upward trajectory if they play their cards right this TDL and get lucky in the lottery. Charlotte added Kon who I am a big fan of. They also have some interesting FRP's owed to them moving forward. Primarily Dallas's 2027 1st Protected 1-2. And some other FRP's that have conditions attached.

https://fanspo.com/nba/teams/Hornets/4/draft-picks

Throughout the span of Hornets playoff drought? I think you already made the case it's the Hornets. It's been rough.

[Duffman100]

Wizards have to be depressing too. I like their young core but damn, 1-12 to start the season... We all thought they were going to be a bit more promising this year.

[TorontoBarneys]

Should be an easy dub.

[MEDIC]

Get my first look at Kon. He was my favorite prospect not named Flagg. His start to the season has validated things for me. Too smart, too skilled. I actually think he has potential as a future allstar.

I think the Raps should have made a play to somehow get Kalkbrenner. Really great value in the 2nd round.

[Duffman100]

Get my first look at Kon. He was my favorite prospect not named Flagg. His start to the season has validated things for me. Too smart, too skilled. I actually think he has potential as a future allstar.

I think the Raps should have made a play to somehow het Kalkbrenner. Really great value in the 2nd round.

Agreed on both fronts. I was really hoping Kon would drop on draft day somehow and we'd snag him.

And was hoping the same for Kalkbrenner, though pretty sure we still wouldn't have taken a big there.

[bballsparkin]

Wizards have to be depressing too. I like their young core but damn, 1-12 to start the season... We all thought they were going to be a bit more promising this year.

I think the Wizards are on the clock next season. They need to nail the draft this season.

[Duffman100]

Wizards have to be depressing too. I like their young core but damn, 1-12 to start the season... We all thought they were going to be a bit more promising this year.

I think the Wizards are on the clock next season. They need to nail the draft this season.

Agreed. They've amassed these B/C level prospects, they need an A+, franchising changing one now.

[bballsparkin]

^^Agreed

[MEDIC]

Get my first look at Kon. He was my favorite prospect not named Flagg. His start to the season has validated things for me. Too smart, too skilled. I actually think he has potential as a future allstar.

I think the Raps should have made a play to somehow het Kalkbrenner. Really great value in the 2nd round.

Agreed on both fronts. I was really hoping Kon would drop on draft day somehow and we'd snag him.

And was hoping the same for Kalkbrenner, though pretty sure we still wouldn't have taken a big there.

Yeah. That part is bizarre to me. This draft was super deep with bigs. No idea why they didn't capitalize on it. It's almost like Masai and/ or Bobby have this belief that bigs are an easy asset to acquire, so they don't use higher picks for them.......and we are always left with no legit big man depth.

I would trade JaKobe, Martin, or Mogbo for a player like Kalkbrenner. No questions asked......and I like all 3 of those guys.

[Duffman100]

Get my first look at Kon. He was my favorite prospect not named Flagg. His start to the season has validated things for me. Too smart, too skilled. I actually think he has potential as a future allstar.

I think the Raps should have made a play to somehow het Kalkbrenner. Really great value in the 2nd round.

Agreed on both fronts. I was really hoping Kon would drop on draft day somehow and we'd snag him.

And was hoping the same for Kalkbrenner, though pretty sure we still wouldn't have taken a big there.

Yeah. That part is bizarre to me. This draft was super deep with bigs. No idea why they didn't capitalize on it. It's almost like Masai and/ or Bobby have this belief that bigs are an easy asset to acquire, so they don't use higher picks for them.......and we are always left with no legit big man depth.

I would trade JaKobe, Martin, or Mogbo for a player like Kalkbrenner. No questions asked......and I like all 3 of those guys.

yean not sure why we didn't go Raynaud over Martin. But whatever, probably won't matter much in the end.

[Tor_Raps]

First game back after a successful road trip can be a trap game. But, the Hornets are trash so that helps our cause. Put them away early and move on.

I have literally heard "trap game" in almost every game thread lol

[MiamiSPX]

So weird seeing the Raps as such a large favorite for like the 3rd time this season. My brain is still not sure how to process all of this newfound enjoyment.

[TheGeneral99]

Wizards have to be depressing too. I like their young core but damn, 1-12 to start the season... We all thought they were going to be a bit more promising this year.

The team is pretty meh.

McCollum and Middleton are way past their primes.

Bilal has regressed.

Kispert hasn't improved since his rookie year.

So you have Sarr, George and Tre, but those guys are still too young.

[ItsDanger]

I believe Raynaud wanted to be drafted by Kings. His college is close by plus tech industry which is area he studied while at Stanford.