1988–89 Charlotte Hornets season Expansion draft Expansion draft

| Pick | Player | Position_ | Nationality | Former_Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dell Curry | Guard | United States | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 4 | Dave Hoppen | Forward | United States | Golden State Warriors |
| 6 | Tyrone Bogues | Point Guard | United States | Washington Bullets |
| 8 | Mike Brown | Point Guard | United States | Chicago Bulls |
| 10 | Rickey Green | Forward | United States | Utah Jazz |
| 12 | Michael Holton | Forward | United States | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 14 | Michael Brooks | Small Forward | United States | Denver Nuggets |
| 16 | Bernard Thompson | Centre | United States | Phoenix Suns |
| 18 | Ralph Lewis | Guard-Forward | United States | Detroit Pistons |
| 20 | Clinton Wheeler | Forward | United States | Indiana Pacers |
| 22 | Sedric Toney | Centre | United States | New York Knicks |