Charlotte Hornets, Lance Stephenson to meet on Wednesday
By Josh Hill
The Charlotte Hornets tasted the playoffs twice when they were known as the Bobcats and now that they have changed their name, they’re changing the culture as well.
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From the resurgence of point guard Kemba Walker to the leadership of Steve Clifford, the old Bobcats are looking at a bright future as the Hornets and it’s a future that could include Lance Stephenson.
According to Rock Bonell from the Charlotte Observer, the Hornets and Stephenson will meet this week in Las Vegas to see if the two are a fit for one another moving forward.
After not expressing much interest in Lance Stephenson, the Hornets are now looking into possibly signing him, the Observer has learned.
— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) July 16, 2014
Hornets play Mavericks tomorrow at 4:30 Eastern. Probably not live on NBATV.
— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) July 16, 2014
The Hornets are expressing interest in Lance Stephenson, source confirms. They'll meet with him tomorrow in Vegas. @rick_bonnell had it.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 16, 2014
This is interesting news because, as Bonnell pointed out, the Hornets had initially backed off the reported interest they had in Lance Stephenson but are now meeting with him in Las Vegas this week.
Still, he could give the Hornets the edge they need and while his antics aren’t always welcomed, he’ll give the Hornets some sting in more than one way should he decide to sign there this offseason.
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