Charlotte Hornets Land Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Kelly Oubre Jr., F/C P.J. Washington

Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Myles Turner

This deal features two teams who could conceivably tank the 2022-23 season. With that said, is that wise for the Charlotte Hornets? 

After all, they’ve got a clear-cut franchise player in LaMelo Ball. Some may argue that the Indiana Pacers could say the same for Tyrese Haliburton. He’s very talented, but he hasn’t proven as much as Ball. 

Meanwhile, there are rumours about Ball’s happiness in Charlotte. Could another season near the bottom of the standings alienate him from the franchise? It may be time for the Hornets to start winning, no matter how good Victor Wembanyama looks. 

In that event, Turner would be extremely helpful. He’s of a rare breed of big man who protects the rim and spaces the floor at the same time. All told, he could be exactly what the Hornets are missing at the moment. 

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As for the Indiana Pacers, dealing Myles Turner puts them squarely in the league’s race to the bottom. With this draft class on the horizon, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.