The Charlotte Hornets have had a mixed start to the 2024-25 NBA season, with a notable win against the Houston Rockets overshadowed by losses to top teams like the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite their struggles, LaMelo Ball is shining with a career-high 30.2 points per game, although his high turnover rate and foul troubles are concerning.

Current power rankings place the Hornets at 24th by ESPN and 23rd by NBA.com, while HoopsHype is slightly more optimistic at 21st. With a 2-6 record, they sit 12th in the Eastern Conference but are close to playoff contention. Upcoming games against the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers present opportunities for improvement.