Richie, Brian, and James dive deep into why Vegas is banking heavily on Brandon Miller winning the Most Improved Player award. Plus, we break down the Eastern Conference and predict exactly where Charlotte lands in the standings.

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The Hornets made franchise-altering decisions this offseason, reshaping the organization's future.

We open by looking at the bigger picture: where does Charlotte stand as a franchise, what direction are they heading, and how should fans evaluate the monumental decisions made this summer?

Then we grade every major move, including the draft selections of Steinbach and Anderson Jr, the LaMelo Ball trade, re-signing Coby White, moving on from Miles Bridges, and acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith.

We’ll break down the reasoning behind each move, what Charlotte gained and gave up, and finish with an overall grade for an offseason that could define the next era of Hornets basketball.

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Richie, Brian, and Matt put a bow on Summer League by sharing their final evaluations of the players, specifically Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. The three also explore ongoing roster management and trade possibilities before the season starts to improve the point guard position.

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