In 48 hours Charlotte Hornets fans will wake up for the first time in 192 days with their squad scheduled to play a game that night. After a rollercoaster offseason defined by the changing of the franchise's DNA, excitement for the Hornets is at a fever pitch, and a trip to Houston to tip off the 2024-25 season is the lone antidote.

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It’s the start of a new era in Charlotte with Charles Lee taking over as head coach. Lee won NBA titles as an assistant coach in Milwaukee and Boston and has been stressing dedication to playing defense since his arrival.

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The start of a new era for the Charlotte Hornets is just days away as the team will open up the 2024-25 season on the road against the Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. EST Even after back-to-back extremely disappointing seasons,