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Charlotte has two first-round picks as one of six teams with that asset in the lottery.
The Hornets control the No. 14 overall pick (final lottery selection) and the No. 18 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, making them one of six teams with two first-round selections. Head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson has built the draft capital during his two-year tenure, highlighted by the selection of forward Tidjane Salaun at No. 6 in 2025. Salaun, 20, has averaged 6.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 37 games in his rookie season.
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