2017–18 Charlotte Hornets season


The 2017–18 Charlotte Hornets season was the 28th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association and the fifth season under head coach Steve Clifford. It was also the last season where Rich Cho is the general manager for the Hornets and the last where Steve Clifford is the head coach, as well as Mitch Kupchak's first year with Charlotte.
On March 28, 2018 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kemba Walker surpassed Dell Curry to become the franchise's all-time leader in points. The Hornets equaled their record from last season and went on to miss playoff contention for the second straight season.
On April 8, 2018, Kupchak was hired as the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Charlotte Hornets.
On April 13, 2018, the Hornets' president of basketball operations and general manager Kupchak announced that the team had relieved Steve Clifford of his head coaching duties.

NBA draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalitySchool/club team
111Malik MonkSGUnited StatesKentucky
240Dwayne BaconSGUnited StatesFlorida State

Roster

Game log

Pre-season

Regular season

Standings

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Re-signed

Additions

Subtractions