With excellent roster depth, Grant Williams believes the Hornets will bring surprises in the new season.

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams said in an interview that the team's roster depth has improved after adjustments, and he believes that this roster will bring surprises in the new season.

In the 2025/26 NBA regular season, Grant Williams played 36 games for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 7.0 points per game with a field goal percentage of 42.6% and a three-point percentage of 38.8%.

Grant Williams, 27, said, "Our roster depth is simply incredible. I was talking to the coaching staff about it just a few days ago. We took a closer look at the talent in this roster and the team's shooting ability, and I think we have a real chance to surprise a lot of people."

“We did lose two very important players, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, who will both have a huge impact on their new teams.”

Grant Williams also stated, "But the players we've brought in, both in terms of their skill and individual qualities, will help us make up for the deficiencies. I think our existing teammates will also see significant improvement."

During this offseason, the Charlotte Hornets acquired Naz Reed, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neal, Finney-Smith, and Dennis Schroder.

Grant Williams continued, "I think these players will get along very well, and this chemistry will bring a lot of competitive fun. This Charlotte Hornets team will be very exciting to watch and a very competitive team."

In addition, Naz Reed said in an interview, "It's very exciting. I have the opportunity to get to know the new players on the team and train with them, and also to build some relationships off the court. This is quite different from my past experiences. I spent seven years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and now I'm in a completely new environment. I'm willing to adapt and learn, and I'm willing to accept new things. At the same time, I can also pass on my experience to the younger players on the team."

“I have new opportunities to show my true self and to explore some potential that I didn’t have the chance to fully unleash before. As I said before, I can also share my playoff experience with the younger players on the team. So, I can now both showcase myself and help my younger teammates, which is really great.”

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