The Hornets’ bold rebuild after trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges has backfired in the short term, dropping them to 19th in NBA power rankings — a stark contrast to their top-ten finish last season. Without Ball’s star power and playmaking, they’ve lost elite-tier status, even as new players like Coby White and Brandon Miller step up. Coach Charles Lee, seasoned with stars like Giannis and Jaylen Brown, now faces the challenge of creating magic without a franchise centerpiece. While some argue the Hornets peaked with Ball, the real test is whether they can sustain late-season momentum without him — and whether the future will outshine this dimmer present. Meanwhile, Ball’s new team, the Timberwolves, are soaring at ninth.
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