NBA: Biggest storyline for each team heading into the second half of 2017-18

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 04: Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets watch on against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on December 4, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 04: Teammates Kemba Walker #15 and Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets watch on against the Orlando Magic during their game at Spectrum Center on December 4, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets

Is it time to blow it up? 

The Charlotte Hornets are five games back in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and are going nowhere fast. Kemba Walker continues to prove on a nightly basis that he’s really good, but the team leaves a lot to be desired.

Perhaps it’s time to hit the reset button and rebuild around Walker. Or maybe without him. That’s what the Hornets need to figure out during the second half of the season.

This is going to be the second straight season in which they’ve missed the playoffs, barring some huge turnaround, and they can’t continue to field this team if it’s not brining any payoff.