The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the Charlotte Hornets still face a need to add a more dynamic big man to their roster. A frequently linked name has been Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers, who is an elite shot blocker and offers a stretch-five skill-set.
Having lost four consecutive games, the Hornets could benefit from making a needed change at the NBA trade deadline. Producing dynamic results on offense only takes a team so far when they are being held back by a lack of execution on defense.
The Hornets could benefit from making a move to acquire Turner to significantly raise the floor of their defense. With teams like the Dallas Mavericks and others dropping out of contention for the Pacers big man after his short-term foot injury (stress reaction, now is the time to pursue Turner.
Turner was initially feared as having suffered a fracture in his foot but that did not occur after receiving positive scans. He’s actually not even expected to miss much time beyond the All-Star break.
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One of the Pacers players mentioned as possibly being on the trade block is Myles Turner. The Pacers’ starting center is having an excellent season and his unicorn skill set, someone who can protect the rim and shoot 3-pointers, is something plenty of teams would line up for.
Could one of those teams be the Charlotte Hornets? Let’s take a look at this hypothetical trade that would land Myles Turner in the Queen City.
