The Charlotte Hornets took a swing at pick No. 6 in the 2024 NBA Draft. A class that was highly critized throughout its draft cycle and some were as low as ever on the bunch. The buzz city crew elected for a project wing in Tidjane Salaun who is still just 19 years old.

KJ Simpson registered a career high in a Black Friday matinee and nearly helped the Hornets defeat the Knicks in the NBA Cup at the Spectrum Center.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Josh Hart chipped in 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. But the Knicks got struggling offensive performances again from Mikal Bridges, who shot 3-for-10, and OG Anunoby, who went 3-for-11 for 8 points.