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Charlotte Hornets guard Ramon Sessions (7) defends as Dallas Mavericks guard Jonathan Gibson, right, looks for an opportunity to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Walker leads balanced effort as Hornets beat Mavs 109-101

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

DeRozan scores 34, Raptors come back to beat Hornets 113-111

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum, right, blocks the shot of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets roll over Pacers 122-100 behind strong first half

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

This April 27, 2016 photo shows Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller shooting the ball as he warms up before the start of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoffs first-round series against the Miami Heat in Miami. A person familiar with the deal says Zeller has agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 on condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Hornets center Cody Zeller says $56M extension is ‘crazy’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

AP Source: Hornets sign C Zeller to 4-year, $56 million deal

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, center, drives to the basket against through the double team of Charlotte Hornets forwards Cody Zeller, left, and P.J. Hairston in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Bradley hits 8 3s, Celtics beat Hornets 104-98

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hornets rally from 19 down in second half, top Heat 97-91

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams, center, gets a slam dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Kidd-Gilchrist, Hibbert help Hornets beat Bucks 107-96

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Hornets relish talk of underdog role after free agent losses

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this photo taken Sept. 26, 2016, Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C. Walker has been on the verge of becoming an NBA All-Star. Nicolas Batum and other teammates believe this will be the year the sixth-year pro finally breaks through. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Batum won’t let big contract affect how he plays

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Marco Belinelli poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Nicolas Batum: We got better in the offseason

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Nicolas Batum (5) prepares to dunk as he beats a host of Washington Wizards to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Wizards squander 19-point second-quarter lead in road loss to Hornets

By Bill Kiser - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Marvin Williams (2) reacts after making a basket against the Washington Wizards and being fouled in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. The Hornets won 101-87. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lengthy fourth-quarter scoring drought causes Wizards to stumble at Hornets

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Al Jefferson of Charlotte Hornets, right, tries to shoot over Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers during the NBA Global Games at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Unselfish Hornets could have more offensive punch in 2015-16

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives to the basket past Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) and guard Kemba Walker (15) in the second overtime of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 27, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 110-107. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall’s jumper with 9.9 seconds remaining leads Wizards over Hornets

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat, left, of Poland, looks to pass against Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 9, 2015, in Charlotte, N.C. The Wizards won 95-69. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Marcin Gortat’s 20 points help Wizards beat Hornets, end road skid

By John Kiser - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Mo Williams, middle, looses the dribble as he tries to drive past Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson, left and Terrence Ross, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Williams, Hornets top Raptors 103-94 in tech-filled game

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) and Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13), from France, go for the rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Al Jefferson helps Hornets stay hot, defeat stumbling Wizards

By Joseph White - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014, file photo, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan cheers on his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Charlotte, N.C. An emotional Michael Jordan fought back tears as he accepted an award for being named the Charlotte Business Journal’s Business Person of the Year. The Hornets owner said during a nine-minute speech Tuesday night, Jan. 20, 2015, that aired on the organization’s website that while he’s received many awards as a player, this one was different. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Michael Jordan gets emotional after winning business award

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2012, file photo, Charlotte Bobcats Jeffery Taylor listens to his coach during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Jeffery Taylor suspended 24 games by NBA for domestic violence

By Steve Reed - Associated Press