3 intriguing trade targets for Charlotte Hornets at deadline

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Andre Drummond

After just acquiring Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince in the James Harden blockbuster trade, the Cavaliers frontcourt is pretty packed. Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Taurean Prince, Andre Drummond, JaVale McGee and Jarrett Allen will all be fighting for minutes on the court when they are healthy, which is why Drummond could be on the move sooner than later. 

Over the course of his career, Andre Drummond has averaged 13.8 rebounds/game and since 2015, has led the NBA in rebounds per game in four different seasons. Drummond is a low-post and more traditional big man who does not have an outside game, but he can still contribute to any team he is on and make a difference defensively.

Andre Drummond currently leads the NBA in most games with 15+ rebounds this season with six games of 15 or more boards and for a Hornets team that can struggle to rebound, the 2x All-Star would be a perfect fit. 

Over the years, the Hornets have played a more traditional style of offense using their big guys in the low-post and more of a rebounding threat than a scoring threat, which would make Drummond even better. Being able to thrive on second-chance points and offensive rebounds would open up a world of possibilities for Andre Drummond and might be just what he needs to catch the league’s attention once again.

While he is more of a back-to-the-basket type of center and a monster in the paint, bringing him in would prove to be even more worthwhile. Having two bruisers who can rebound and be threats in the low-post can open up this Charlotte offense even more for Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward as Charlotte looks to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Charlotte would most likely have to part ways with Cody Zeller and Miles Bridges, but being able to acquire one of the best rebounders in the NBA and one of the best all-around centers in the league could prove to be extremely beneficial for a team that is looking to break through in the Eastern Conference.

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