1997–98 Charlotte Hornets season

The 1997–98 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's tenth season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Hornets signed free agents David Wesley and Bobby Phills, then traded Muggsy Bogues to the Golden State Warriors for B.J. Armstrong early into the season. The Hornets finished the season third in the Central Division with a 51–31 record, and qualified for their fourth Playoff appearance. Glen Rice led them with 22.3 points per game, and made his third and final All-Star appearance in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. In the playoffs, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 3–1 in the first round, but were eliminated 4–1 by the Chicago Bulls in the Conference Semifinals.

1997–98 Charlotte Hornets season

The 1997–98 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's tenth season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Hornets signed free agents David Wesley and Bobby Phills, then traded Muggsy Bogues to the Golden State Warriors for B.J. Armstrong early into the season. The Hornets finished the season third in the Central Division with a 51–31 record, and qualified for their fourth Playoff appearance. Glen Rice led them with 22.3 points per game, and made his third and final All-Star appearance in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. In the playoffs, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 3–1 in the first round, but were eliminated 4–1 by the Chicago Bulls in the Conference Semifinals.