How Real are the Rooks, Charles Lee's Rotations and Tidjane's Assignment

We celebrate a dominant win over the Utah Jazz, led by big nights from Miles Bridges and Pat Connaughton, and an eye-opening performance from rookie Sion James. We also look at the tough rotation decisions Coach Charles Lee is facing and provide an update on LaMelo Ball’s ankle.

What a difference a night makes! We are feeling good after the Hornets went into Utah without LaMelo Ball and secured a dominant win , a complete turnaround from the physical loss to Minnesota. We start the show by examining what changed for the team, focusing on the massive shot-making performance. The Hornets were hitting from everywhere, shooting 42% from three and an incredible 58% from the corners.

Miles Bridges and Pat Connaughton shouldered the offensive load, but the big story for us is rookie Sion James. We discuss his incredible two-way impact, his growing confidence , and why Coach Charles Lee trusts him to guard one through five. His emergence is a key reason why fellow rookie Tidjane Salaun is now heading to Greensboro for development ; we explain why that move makes sense for Salaun’s offensive game.

There’s been a lot of noise about Charles Lee’s rotations. We offer our perspective on why it’s difficult to judge his strategy right now, given the significant injuries to Brandon Miller, Grant Williams and Josh Green. We also address the ongoing management of LaMelo Ball’s ankle and what it means for the season. Finally, we look ahead to the next game against the 0-6 New Orleans Pelicans

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