The Charlotte Hornets don't want to go over the luxury tax just to miss the postseason, and that is why team owner Michael Jordan wants to see the team develop into legitimate playoff contenders first before splashing in free agency.

According to Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak, Jordan will be willing to spend more money in the future if they reach a point where it's clear that they can advance in the playoffs.

The last time that the Hornets made the playoffs was in 2016 when they lost in the first round against the Miami Heat. They can't seem to build on whatever little success they have though, as they've only appeared in the postseason eight times since 1988.

Next season would've been a perfect opportunity for the Hornets to compete for a playoff spot, but letting Kemba walk away hurt their chances. They have an interesting player in Terry Rozier, but he's still not good enough to lead a team on his own.

If the Hornets won't be able to find a way to assemble a team that's capable of making it to the top eight in the Eastern Conference, then their best bet right now is to rebuild. It is understandable that they want to be competitive, and no one can fault them for that.

But at this point — with the franchise not having any clear direction — blowing the roster up and starting over seems like a better option.