Would this trade make sense for the Charlotte Hornets?

Even with Devonte’ Graham now a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Charlotte Hornets still have plenty of room to make a move in the backcourt. Terry Rozier signed a long-term contract extension but is he truly a long-term answer for the team? If not, capitalizing on his trade value makes a lot of sense.

Hyland is the intriguing player in this return. He was unable to showcase himself during the NCAA Tournament with VCU being eliminated due to issues with COVID-19. He was on display during the combine and became a first-round pick.

Hyland would give the Hornets a second first-round guard from this draft to go with Ball. He is one that can score from anywhere on the floor and can light it up from deep. This is a chance for the Hornets to take advantage of Rozier’s value and use their leverage against a team looking for a guard.

LaMelo Ball hit the ground running after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. The team has since made some intriguing additions in the draft and the team’s long-term future is bright — perhaps more important to prioritize.

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Charlotte has a chance to compete for a postseason spot this year and it is looking more and more possible as the offseason goes on. If they make a deal like this one, it will be obvious that the Hornets are looking to win, not only this year, but for years to come.