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The Hornets have young talent but zero superstar potential. Rebuild will fail without one.

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
February 8, 2020

HOUSTON — A long-limbed wing scorer and a rim-protecting big man.That is the Charlotte Hornets’ shopping list. It doesn’t matter which one is acquired first. It isn’t necessary that either is found before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.Whether by trade, draft or free agency, Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak must address these areas of need. Tuesday’s 125-110 road loss to the Houston Rockets illustrated as much. This was one of their better games this season. The young guys are playing abundant minutes and improving as a result.But there is seldom enough collectively to get it done. They ar…

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