Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
Some rumors have suggested that Ball isn’t happy in Charlotte. If that’s true, that’s a reason to move him in its own right.
After all, in today’s era of player empowerment, it would mean that Ball is likely to leave eventually. That’s part of what’s motivating the Hornets here. Simply put, they’re getting ahead of a problem.
Some might suggest that they ought to receive more draft capital for doing so. Perhaps. On the other hand, both of the picks that the Hornets are receiving here will have already been conveyed.
Orlando’s pick will be in the early lottery, whereas the Bulls’ pick should be later in the lottery.
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Furthermore, Suggs is a recent lottery pick in his own right. While he’s had some struggles over his first two seasons, he does look like a great defensive guard with some passing chops.
All things considered, this deal gets the Hornets off to a quick start in another rebuild.
Should the Magic help them with that start?
