Hornets coach buying the hype? This could be Charlotte’s ‘best, exciting team’ ever.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Roster additions came fast and furious for James Borrego this offseason. The Charlotte Hornets coach watched general manager Mitch Kupchak swing a trade to get Mason Plumlee. Then he happily witnessed James Bouknight get plucked off the team’s draft board at No. 11, followed by a heady trade by Kupchak to acquire another first-round selection to pick up potential sleeper Kai Jones. Free agent Kelly Oubre chose Charlotte as his destination, giving the Hornets much-needed bench depth. And on top of all that, Borrego received a multi-year contract extension, keeping him around f…

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