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Robert Hunt's sneaky grin, and his dance moves, were a subtle yet tangible sign that things are going well here. Plus more of your questions about the end of minicamp, where this team stands, and so much more.

He's part of the ownership group of the Charlotte Checkers, who begin the Calder Cup Finals tonight at Bojangles Coliseum. For him, owning local sports teams is about the experience as much as the investment.

Dave Canales encouraged his team to keep their edge during the five-week break, so they can hit the ground running in training camp. Plus more from Thursday's wrap-up practice.

The Panthers head coach is enthusiastic about the Pacers-Thunder series for a lot of reasons, including what it can teach his team about responding to adversity.