James kicks off the episode with a big announcement. Then, in Part 1 (8 minutes), Sam and James dive into reasons for optimism about the Charlotte Hornets’ future. Then, in Part 2 (50 minutes), they break down James' latest LaMelo Ball article for CLTure, exploring his potential trade market and what lies ahead for the young star.

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