Hornets Summer League 2024

Great info. I didn’t realize we had three of those slots available to use, or could carry more than 15. I know only 13 can be active for games, or has that changed also?

Man, 18 sounds like a lot of guys lol. I wonder at what point the organization opts against that due to the increased travel and other expenses of three extra guys who 99.5% likely won’t see more than a few minutes on the court? If any minutes.

I mean, unless it’s important for morale to have an even 6 groups for 3on3 basketball lol

I think its mainly to cover for injuries. That’s why i’d use 2 on bigs

That’s fair. We’re also a little thin at the 3/4 slots. I mean, entire front court really because of mark Williams being an unknown.

I guess behind Brandon Miller, you’d have Green or Cody playing backup minutes if we want to go a little smaller? they’re both 6’5 and 6’6. I guess Grant Williams could spend a little time at the 3, but I don’t love it.

And then there’s Salaun. Hard to slot him anywhere without having seen him. But if I’m reading the tea leaves, it would seem he will be getting minutes in a currently thin front court with Bryce and Poku gone.

If Zavier Simpson doesn’t showcase his running hook shot in Vegas SL, cut him. Lol. I have been begging to see that shot.

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We can have 3 but KJ Simpson our already injured 2nd round pick is taking up one of them so we possibly have 2 available (if they’re not going to retain Black on one).

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I KNOW RIGHT?!?

I guess that Miller Time is playing so that they can get a look at his defense.

I’m not a huge fan of miller playing in the summer league. Can you guys imagine if he tears his acl or something playing a summer league game?

These guys hoop no matter what. Guys can get hurt in any situation. Didn’t Battier tear up his knee during the summer falling over an end table? If they are playing Miller all 5 games in SL or 36 mins per game, i get the frustration. But just playing a pair of games seems hardly worth the hand wringing.

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I know it’s just summer league and I’ll be the first and the loudest to say that virtually none of what happens there makes much difference but Man… watching Reed Sheppard had me thinking this kid might actually be the next Steph Curry. Maybe we should have done whatever it took to trade up for him.

I can’t help but doubt the Steph Curry. Sheppard is so short in stature. I can’t help but think he is going to have major limitations when he goes up against longer NBA defenders that matchup relatively well with him athletically.

He isn’t nearly the ball handler that Steph is or was at Davidson

On another note, seems like sarr and reischar played well. Bub Carrington may also be the gem of the draft

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Remember MKG’s first summer league game…lol

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I’m not mad about miller playing or anything. Just with this teams injury history it gives me the heebie jeebies.

I’m aware that freak accidents can happen at any time and you can’t control freak accidents; however, you can control your exposure to the possibility of freak accidents.

Again, not mad about seeing Miller play. I think it’s a good thing he’s playing, practicing, and getting good reps in with all the new coaching.

And in the end, I’d bet he plays one game before he’s shut down.

No mention of Bronny! That guy took someone else’s spot. What is worse is that he will probably keep that spot all year. Earned or not.

I watched the Houston highlights this morning and looked for Reed but his highlights were rare and far in between. If only he were 1.5 inches taller.

To be clear EVERYONE is thinking that but no one says it out loud.

Does wish he was a little bit taller? Wish he was a baller? Have a girl that looked good, so he could call her? With a rabbit in a hat with a bat, and a six four impala?

Aaaahhh yes! Positive 90s old folk approved no cussin’ rap!

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Dang. I’m going to miss the game today. Will someone record it for me and share it lol

Is Salaun playing?

The Hornets debut of Tidjane Salaun is less than 3 hours away

Welp I hope this Tennis Match on ESPN2 is done before 5pm. Doesn’t look like it will be

summer league chat?