Multiple sources at the Hornets practice facility are reporting that the Hornets will begin actual basketball action (albeit of the preseason variety) Dec. 16 in Memphis, with their much-anticipated return to the Hive happening Dec. 21. As has been reported before, there are only 2 preseason games this year due to that lockout thing, which means these two games could be very important to whatever guys are fighting for a shot to make the roster.