Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Some might accuse us of using inconsistent logic here. If the Raptors are moving on from Siakam because he doesn’t fit Barnes’ timeline, why should the Hornets acquire him? 

Well, there are a couple of reasons. Firstly, Ball and Siakam don’t overlap positionally. They feel like a more complimentary pair. Moreover, Ball is about to enter his third year in the league. In today’s NBA, the differences between a third-year pro and a sophomore are numerous. 

In the age of player empowerment, star players need to be kept satisfied. Moreover, there are already whispers surrounding Ball’s unhappiness with the Hornets’ direction. Realistically, they need to do something to keep him satisfied as soon as possible. 

Landing Siakam ought to do so. In fact, he’ll function similarly to Bridges alongside Ball – he just happens to be a lot better. Finally, his ability to double as a center helps the Hornets, as that’s a position of need for this team. 

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If all goes according to plan, these Hornets may suddenly not be in such a weird place after all.