When the Charlotte Hornets acted as buyers and not sellers, acquiring Coby White, at the trade deadline, it further signified their commitment to winning. So, in the draft this summer, it should be in their best interest to look for NBA-ready players at positions of need. FanSided’s most recent mock draft has the Hornets doing exactly that by choosing Yaxel Lendeborg and Thomas Haugh in the first round.
First off, it’s tough to gauge where the team will end up in the draft order this offseason. FanSided had it selecting 10th for its earlier first-round pick, but it is currently surging in the standings and could even avoid the draft lottery by reaching the playoffs.