New Orleans Pelicans: Possible trade targets on tanking teams
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New Orleans Pelicans: Trade targets on the tanking teams
Charlotte Hornets (3-11)
- Kelly Oubre Jr.
- PJ Washington
The Hornets are currently tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but are getting LaMelo Ball back, so could start turning things around.
But there is also a good chance that they see a roster that is going nowhere and that now might be a good time to tank to potentially add another young star to pair with Ball.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. is having the best season of his career and is on an expiring contract, so if the Hornets continue to lose, he’ll be a name to watch. He would give the Pelicans some additional size and scoring punch off the bench.
Would the Hornets be interested in a reunion with Devonte’ Graham and a future 1st-round pick?
PJ Washington is another guy on an expiring deal that the Hornets could look to move. He can score a little and block shots, so would be a valuable addition to the Pels’ bench.
If the Hornets don’t turn things around soon, they may have a whole lot of good role players hit the market, as Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier and Mason Plumlee could all be moved.