Second-year Charlotte Hornets point guard KJ Simpson is averaging 20 points in Las Vegas Summer League action.

Chris Paul has completed 20 seasons over the course of his illustrious NBA career. While he has played on some fantastic teams, he has never won an NBA champion

The Hornets will also open their preseason schedule at the North Charleston Coliseum taking on the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on October 5th. The Thunder confirmed the game is coming to the Lowcountry on Friday.

Judah Mintz shined again and newcomer Dominick Barlow impressed, but the Summer Sixers weren’t quite able to complete the comeback vs. the Hornets Saturday.

Liam McNeeley registered a double-double on Friday to tip off the NBA Summer League, helping the Hornets defeat the Jazz in Las Vegas.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns both "continue to weigh the prospect of reuniting with veteran point guard Chris Paul," according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter.

There is a real dearth of perimeter defensive talent in Charles Lee's rotation, and in clutch moments, James can earn his way onto the floor with his defensive acumen. It is unlikely that he carves out a role in the Hornets' deep stable of guards, but if he does, it'll be by excelling as a defender.