{"id":200233,"date":"2026-06-12T12:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=200233"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:42:40","slug":"hornets-brayden-burries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/06\/12\/hornets-brayden-burries\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NBA Draft: Hornets Could Be Massive Winners If Brayden Burries Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Believe it or not, the Charlotte Hornets are once again in the market for another guard in the 2026 NBA Draft. That need becomes even more urgent if Coby White<\/a> isn\u2019t re\u2011signed<\/a> this summer, which makes a potential Brayden Burries<\/a> slide feel like a gift\u2011wrapped present dropped right into their lap. What looks like a luxury pick on paper with LaMelo Ball<\/a> already leading the charge could quickly become a necessity if negotiations with White take an unexpected turn.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most pressing questions for Charlotte<\/a> is which position group they will target in the 2026 draft. Burries is a remarkably polished prospect who checks a ton of boxes. In a class this deep, it wouldn\u2019t be shocking to see a player of his caliber slip a few spots.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the draft board falls their way, the Hornets could walk out of draft night with both a long\u2011term building block and a safety net for one of their most important offseason decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

2026 NBA Draft: Hornets Could Be Massive Winners If Brayden Burries Falls<\/h2>\n

Burries is Perfect for Hornets After Play\u2011In Collapse<\/h3>\n

Physicality is the theme for the Hornets this offseason. Head coach Charles Lee<\/a> was adamant about this after the team was embarrassed in the Play-In Tournament by the Orlando Magic. This is where Burries comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Burries has good size at 6\u20194\u201d with a 6\u20196\u201d wingspan. These aren\u2019t incredible measurables, but boasting 215 pounds at the speed he plays at will intrigue scouts. For reference, he weighs just as much as Kon Knueppel<\/a>, who is a few inches taller than him.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to his defense, his point-of-attack work really stands out. Adding a two-way guard who is a switchable nightmare should excite fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brayden Burries iso defense on Kingston Flemings<\/p>\n

Very good bounce and contest, and of course Kingston likes middies so that helps. But still impressive for BB to stay in front.<\/p>\n

Gives me bigger Miles McBride vibes from time to time. pic.twitter.com\/RL1gr3JCpA<\/a><\/p>\n

— Chucking Darts NBA & Draft Podcast (@ChuckingDarts) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n