Both Tre Johnson and Kon Knueppel confirmed to assembled media members that they met with the Hornets at the combine. The pair of prospects are deadeye long range shooters who would change the face of Charlotte's offense with their gravity and shot making.

Armed with the top odds at 14% — along with Utah and Washington — to land the No. 1 overall pick, the Hornets failed to win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night at McCormick Place West, foiling the opportunity to secure a potentially franchise-altering player in Duke product Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts to the NBA Draft Lottery results, shares optimism about deep 2025 class and franchise direction.

Two Rookie of the Years, a Defensive Player of the Year, three All-Stars, two busts, and an NBA Champion. This is the recent history of the number four overall

The Hornets were among them ... but were more likely to land the No. 6 pick with a 26% chance. The 2025 NBA Draft is a strong one near the top, boasting franchise-changing talents such as Duke ...