The Charlotte Hornets were not exactly poised to have such a big offseason when their 19-win season ended. They didn't have cap space, weren't linked to any mas ...

This could be the most talented roster the Charlotte Hornets have seen in decades -- and the Eastern Conference is wide open.

After wearing No. 7 at Duke, rookie Kon Knueppel opted to keep that same jersey number to begin his career in the NBA with the Hornets.