Charlotte Hornets: Top takeaways from the start of the preseason

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts following a play against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter during a preseason game at Dean Smith Center on September 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Hornets won 104-97. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 24: Willy Hernangomez poses for a portrait during the Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center on September 24, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Willy Hernangomez continues his strong play from Summer League

The Hornets traded for Hernangomez midway through last season with the New York Knicks but didn’t see much playing time. However, if the Summer League and these past three preseason games are any indication, that likely won’t happen this year.

Hernangomez in the four Summer League games he played, averaged a double-double with 18.3 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. He finished second in points per game on the Hornets behind only Malik Monk, who played in only one Summer League game due to injury.

The improvement has shown this preseason as well as he has averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game. He had his best game against the Heat with 16 points and 10 rebounds to go along with four blocks in only 17 minutes of action.

Borrego will have some decisions to make at the center position as he tries to develop his rotation. However, Hernangomez should see more than the 12 minutes per game he had last year with this team.

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