Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal

Frankly, we’ve already told you why the Charlotte Hornets do this deal. They’ll be formulating one of the best young backcourts in the entire NBA.

For a Hornets team that’s long struggled to remain relevant, that’s significant. The Hornets may refer to Charlotte as Buzz City, but following this deal, the team would have a buzz that extended far outside of town.

Imagine trying to contain LaMelo Ball and Donovan Mitchell at once. Suddenly, opposing backcourts wouldn’t be able to send a double team in either direction. Send both guards at Ball, and he’ll inevitably find Mitchell. Send them both at Mitchell, and he’s likely to score anyway – if he doesn’t find Ball.

They’d be one of the most dynamic backcourts in the NBA. Furthermore, this deal may allow the Hornets to move Terry Rozier for a much-needed big man.

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At the same time, they may opt to keep him in a sixth-man capacity, allowing the Hornets to have a quality offensive guard on the floor for 48 minutes if not two.

No matter what the Hornets do next, one thing is certain: if they make this trade, they’ll be vastly improved in 2022-23.