In just two games in the NBA, Sion James has proven that he belongs. The rookie swingman didn't play a ton of minutes in the preseason, and in retrospect, that decision looks like Charles Lee was just playing his cards close to his chest, waiting to reveal his ace in the hole.

The Heat and Hornets have been linked in the news recently, and it’s not just because they face off on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets as Brandon Miller injury update: Charlotte Hornets star set to miss Wizards contest with shoulder ailment. The hits keep coming for Brandon Miller.

Particularly when the Hornets can peek on the floor and see the likes of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Tre Mann doing their thing. After an offseason of retooling the roster, the Hornets are ready to prove just how good they can be in Lee's second season.

The Hornets offense exploded to beat the Brooklyn Nets. Kon Knueppel explains why it all went so well in the Hornets opener.

Now, Charlotte’s newbies are already seeing an impact on the team’s record. The Hornets are 2-1 through three games, but there was no better examples of the rookies’ impact than Sunday’s victory over the Wizards.