18. Charlotte Hornets (9-9)
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The big question with the Charlotte Hornets, who are being led by insane play on the behalf of Kemba Walker, is whether or not being .500 is going to be good enough to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.
So far, it appears like it could be. If the season ended today, for some strange reason, the Hornets would be good enough to be the 7th seed in the East field. It was also reported last week that the Hornets inquired about possibly trading for Bradley Beal.
If nothing else, that’s something to keep an eye one. Charlotte could be buyers as we inch closer and closer to the NBA Trade Deadline.