Charlotte Hornets primed to break through in 2026; Carolina Hurricanes kick off preseason

Max Goren & Alex Gibson discuss the offseason moves made by the Charlotte Hornets, and whether the additions through the draft, trades and free agency are enough to break a 10-year playoff drought. Also, they welcome in Mike Maniscalco to recap the Carolina Hurricanes' preseason opener and try to answer some questions will have about the lineup this season.

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