ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke news that we've been expecting all summer. Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is finalizing talks to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to a group led by current Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall. It is unclear how much of the franchise Jordan will sell, but he is expected to retain a minority stake.The Hornets are in the midst of one of the most important offseasons in team history including the 2nd overall pick in the NBA Draft. What effect will the sale have on those decisions?The potential sale has raised concerns about whether the team would relocate from Charlotte. Although new owners may not have strong ties to the city and the team may not be selling out every night, moving the franchise would be expensive and complicated. Additionally, the Hornets have a lease at the Spectrum Center until 2045, and any new contract would include $215 million in renovations. If a sale does occur, it could lead to changes in the front office and coaching staff, but the timeline for a deal is uncertain.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…? https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTubeLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA? Follow Locked On Hornets on TwitterLocked On Hornets https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornetsWalker Mehl https://twitter.com/WalkerMehlDoug Branson https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOH? Follow Locked On NBA: https://linktr.ee/lockedonnbaGet Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.com? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offerseBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#Hornets #LaMelo #LaMeloBall #CharlotteHornets #NBA #MichaelJordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices