Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets are just moments away from kicking off the 2024 preseason against the New York Knicks, marking the unofficial start of the Charles Lee era.

The Knicks will see the debut of their recently signed big man Karl-Anthony Towns, which will be a big task for the Hornets as they will be without Mark Williams, who is recovering from a foot injury he suffered just over a week ago has contracted. In his place, the Hornets will start Nick Richards. In 67 games last season (51 starts), Richards averaged 9.7 points, eight rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.

Since this is the preseason, Charles Lee and Tom Thibodeau will likely bring a number of players into the game, but they will each start with their normal starting five. Speaking of which, here are the starting lineups for today's game.

Charlotte Hornets

G LaMelo Ball

G Josh Green

G Brandon Miller

F mile bridges

C Mark Williams

New York Knicks

G Jalen Brunson

G Mikal Bridges

F OG Anunoby

F Josh Hart

C Karl Anthony Towns

The Hornets and Knicks will receive word around 5:00 p.m. EST. You can follow the action on the team's flagship radio station, WFNZ (92.7 FM).

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