Hornets GM Jeff Peterson Urges Patience, Highlights Draft Flexibility

Overview

• At his end-of-season briefing, Jeff Peterson said the Hornets will not "skip steps" and will wait for the right move despite a strong urge to accelerate.
• The front office holds two first-round picks, including a likely No. 14 and the No. 18 selection, plus extra future picks that expand trade and draft paths.
• Peterson called this draft one of the deepest he has seen and said Charlotte could either add two rookies or package picks to move or deal.
• Charlotte’s year ended with a blowout play-in loss to the Magic, though a 33-15 surge with the NBA’s best net rating underlined real progress.
• The GM said he wants guard Coby White in Charlotte long term, praised coach Charles Lee’s steady voice, and backed Tre Mann to rebound after a down season.