LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to stay healthy, reach playoffs for first time in 10 seasons

Charlotte Hornets Last season: 19-63. COACH: Charles Lee (2nd season with Hornets, 19-63 overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Brooklyn. DEPARTURES: C Mark Williams, G Josh Okogie, C Jusuf Nurkić, G Vasa Micic. G DaQuan Jeffries.