On November 30, in a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics, the Hornets acquired Gordon Hayward and two future second-round picks in exchange for a protected 2022 second-round pick. In a draft-night trade, the Hornets also acquired Nick Richards from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick. The Hornets selected LaMelo Ball with the 3rd pick in the 2020 NBA draft, followed by Vernon Carey Jr. The Hornets were coached by James Borrego, in his third season as the team's head coach.įollowing the 2019–20 NBA season, the Hornets qualified as a lottery team, receiving the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft lottery.
The 2020–21 Charlotte Hornets season was the 31st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA professional basketball team season 2020–21 Charlotte Hornets seasonīally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast
