Chicago Bulls Receive: G Terry Rozier, F/C P.J. Washington, C Kai Jones, 2023 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2025 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Zach LaVine
Of course, this all raises a question – who is the best backcourt in the NBA?
For a long time, it was the Splash Brothers. However, with Klay Thompson appearing to be compromised by injuries, the Golden State Warriors may not be able to stake their claim for the best backcourt in the NBA any longer.
The Phoenix Suns may be the current standard. Between Chris Paul and Devin Booker, they have plenty of firepower.
However, given Paul’s age, they won’t hold the title for long – if they even do now.
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After all, the Memphis Grizzlies are knocking on their door. So are the Atlanta Hawks. All told, the NBA is overrun with hypertalented backcourts.
Where would the Hornets rank if they added LaVine?