This Hornets-Suns Trade Features Deandre Ayton

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Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Whether you like this deal for the Hornets or not will depend on your team-building philosophy. 

This is one of the worst teams in the NBA. On those grounds, some will argue that they ought to tank for Victor Wembanyama. Standing pat would be the move by that logic. 

Only, this deal has the Hornets losing Rozier and Oubre Jr. It might make them better – they do have a glaring hole at the 5 spot. On the other hand, it may be a lateral move in the short term.

In the long-term, it nets them a big man to add to their core. Ayton and LaMelo Ball ought to be an effective pick-and-roll combo.

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Add another lottery pick to this group, and they should be set for the foreseeable future. If that pick ends up being Wembanyana, they’ll have more big men than they need. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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