The NBA’s longest current playoff drought could be snapped and there’s finally optimism around the streaking Charlotte Hornets.

North Carolina product spoke to The Charlotte Observer before Hornets took on Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Reports are swirling that the Hornets may be in on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

There is a distinct, undeniable energy pulsating through the Charlotte Hornets right now. It’s the kind of momentum that transforms a standard Thursday night road game into a statement piece.

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The Hornets guard appears to be on his way out.

The Hornets are acquiring Coby White and Mike Conley from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks. Let’s bust out the red pen and throw some grades on this trade.