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The Charlotte Hornets Are Taking the League by Swarm. Plus: Chris Paul’s Gas Tank Is Still Full and the Hawks Look Rejuvenated

Plus, is Jimmy Butler playing himself into the MVP conversation?

By Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor
Sacramento Kings v Charlotte Hornets Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images


Verno and KOC go all the way around the league this Tuesday starting in sunny Miami where Jimmy Butler could be playing himself into the MVP conversation (0:30), and moving on to the team that’s taking the league by swarm, the Charlotte Hornets (6:00), and Atlanta’s comeback in the thus-far-successful Nate McMillan era (10:50). Then they quick-hit the Knicks (19:34), Lakers (32:00), and Blazers (39:42) before diving deep into the success of the Chris Paul–led Phoenix Suns (43:37).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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