By James Plowright July 19, 2025 Photo: Hornets After being drafted 34th overall in the 2025 draft, Ryan Kalkbrenner has played an integral role in the Hornets’ Summer League run, logging in over 25 minutes per game and successfully anchoring Charlotte’s defense — helping them reach the semifinals for the first time in team history. … Continue reading Hornets rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner is focused on building team chemistry, playing winning basketball, and the little things