Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
The Celtics may not be in a position to wait on Williams III to get healthy. The Hornets are.
This is one of the worst teams in the NBA. What’s the worst-case scenario here – Williams III gets injured again, and the Hornets are one of the worst teams in the league? They already are.
That’s why the pick they’re giving up is top-10 protected here. If it conveys, it will mean that the Hornets took a significant step forward. In all likelihood, that doesn’t happen unless this trade pans out.
If Williams III can get healthy, it ought to. This is one of the most versatile defensive bigs in the NBA.
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Moreover, Grant Williams is a great 3-and-D forward who could allow the Hornets to let PJ Washington go in restricted free agency.
Perhaps most importantly, he’s a durable, reliable rotation player.