The drama of the NBA Draft every year makes it one of the premier events on the basketball calendar. The buildup to the (now) two-day event is full of rumors, mock drafts and projections on where the top prospects will be playing next season.

The most realistic, perfect scenario for the Charlotte Hornets on draft night is that Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe makes it to them at No. 4. He's a perfect fit in

A look at the strengths and weaknesses of the prospect that's been most commonly mocked to the Charlotte Hornets since the NBA Draft Lottery.

“They are going to get a two-way player,” Edgecombe said at the NBA Draft Combine, “someone that’s coming in Day One ready to play, ready to hoop that’s going to play with all his heart for that program and represent that jersey with pride. That’s something they are getting for sure.”

The Charlotte Hornets have the fourth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, they don't have a strong history of success on NBA Draft day.

The Charlotte Hornets have shown a proclivity for a certain type of player under the current regime. Thiero fits the mold.

The Celtics trade rumors are starting to heat up ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. There should be plenty of player movement coming in the next few weeks around the league. Teams are starting to prepare for what’s predicted to be a busy offseason.