Another Win

[carpanfan96]

They plan to start Kalkbrenner and see what they've got in him. 

[ForJimmy]

6 hours ago, carpanfan96 said:

They plan to start Kalkbrenner and see what they've got in him. 

Banking on a 2nd round rookie seems bold, but I guess this season will be about development. 

[Butterflyj30]

Dennis Rodman’s son lands Summer League shot with the Hornets

 

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a promising 2025 NBA Draft class and will enter Summer League with no shortage of new faces looking to make an impression. But the most interesting addition didn’t come from the draft board.

Instead, it’s DJ Rodman — the 24-year-old son of Hall of Famer and five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman — who’s bringing some extra attention to the Hornets’ Summer League roster.

Rodman played four years at Washington State before making the move to USC for his final season. 

He wasn’t exactly lighting it up with the Trojans, putting up about 6 points, four boards, and an assist each game. But he did shoot well — hitting around 41% from the field and draining 36% of his three-pointers. 

Standing 6-foot-6, he’s got the size to play on the wing and offers some versatility, which could be just what the Hornets are looking for as they try to fill out their roster.

The Hornets’ Summer League squad already has plenty of fresh faces with this year’s draft picks and young guys fighting for a role. But Rodman’s last name alone is enough to turn heads, and now he’ll get his shot to prove he belongs once the games tip off in Vegas.

Charlotte’s Summer League team is already drawing interest with recent draft picks and young players hoping to crack the rotation. But Rodman’s last name — and his potential to bring energy and toughness — adds another layer of intrigue.

What Rodman lacks in college stats, he makes up for with hustle and competitiveness — traits his dad was known for throughout his Hall of Fame career. If he can bring that same energy and show growth in Summer League, he could carve out a role and surprise some people.

Though the odds are against him making the Hornets’ final roster, there’s no denying the spotlight that comes with the Rodman name.

The Hornets kick off Summer League next week in Las Vegas.

 

Dennis Rodman’s son lands Summer League shot with the Hornets

[carpanfan96]

Hornets signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one year deal. 

[carpanfan96]

Kalkbrenner and Sion James received regular contracts and not two ways, so the Hornets have some work to do to cut the roster size down. 

[HeelsPanthersCanes]

Hornets will be historically NBA bad and athletically WNBA bad this season. 

[Shocker]

1 hour ago, HeelsPanthersCanes said:

Hornets will be historically NBA bad and athletically WNBA bad this season. 

This is a historical bad post with no insight or analysis 

[PanthersNCSU]

NBA guy on the Ringer said it, but I agree that Sexton and Dinwiddie won't be finishing the season here. Flip them to a needy team later in the season, acquire picks, then let the young guys finish the season to assess them. 

Basically, run a Thunder/asset accumulation model and get as many darts to throw as possible. 

[HeelsPanthersCanes]

19 hours ago, Shocker said:

This is a historical bad post with no insight or analysis 

It will make more sense at the trade deadline when the team has less than 15 wins and is gutted of anyone worth having on an NBA roster.  I hope I'm massively wrong.

[frankw]

19 hours ago, HeelsPanthersCanes said:

It will make more sense at the trade deadline when the team has less than 15 wins and is gutted of anyone worth having on an NBA roster.  I hope I'm massively wrong.

Much like the other local team here they should be at least marginally better but I think most people are tempering expectations. Right now the floor is a basketball team worth watching and rooting for. Anything else is merely a surprise bonus.

[toldozer]

1 hour ago, frankw said:

Much like the other local team here they should be at least marginally better but I think most people are tempering expectations. Right now the floor is a basketball team worth watching and rooting for. Anything else is merely a surprise bonus.

They haven't been that since they stupidly fired jb

[frankw]

38 minutes ago, toldozer said:

They haven't been that since they stupidly fired jb

In hindsight JB wasn't to blame for the lacking culture. He did what he could with a LaMelo Ball led team. That doesn't mean he was the long term answer either. Different things can be true at one time.

[toldozer]

1 hour ago, frankw said:

In hindsight JB wasn't to blame for the lacking culture. He did what he could with a LaMelo Ball led team. That doesn't mean he was the long term answer either. Different things can be true at one time.

Players were actually developing under him imo. Something that wasn't happening under Clifford and players like miller seemed to regress before injuries last year. I still think they should fire lee and try to hire thibs or Malone if they're available

[frankw]

58 minutes ago, toldozer said:

Players were actually developing under him imo. Something that wasn't happening under Clifford and players like miller seemed to regress before injuries last year. I still think they should fire lee and try to hire thibs or Malone if they're available

The problem with Borrego is that development you speak of amounted to one step forward two steps back more often than not. And when we got to any playoff atmosphere that development went right out the window.

The mistake was firing him and having absolutely no answer except running it back with Clifford. That was a horrible decision obviously.

For me I don't think this franchise is going to fire and hire their way into being competitive and relevant again. Lee needs to show improvement this upcoming season. But your argument of firing him now while running cover for Borrego doesn't make much sense sir.