The Hornets are building a war chest of draft assets to utilize down the line:
2027 1st
2027 lottery-protected 1st (via Heat)
2027 top-2 protected 1st (via Mavericks)
2028 1st (Timberwolves swap rights)
2029 1st
2029 1st (via Mark Williams trade)
2030 1st (Minnesota swap rights)
2031 1st
2032 1st (Minnesota swap rights)
2033 1st
2033 1st (via Minnesota)
Charlotte GM Jeff Peterson has completely rebuilt an empty asset cupboard in Charlotte since taking over.