Hornets Land Suns’ Deandre Ayton In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Some Hornets fans may protest this deal. Rookie Mark Williams has had a strong season – why are they acquiring a starting big man? 

Well, Williams hasn’t been so tremendous as to prove himself indispensable. Ayton is a far more productive player at this stage, and he’s young enough to be part of this core. 

After all, Ayton may have warts. He is a somewhat limited player. He’s still a strong interior scorer with a deft touch around the rim. Ayton is also an above-average defensive big. 

If Williams emerges as a clear starting caliber big, the Hornets can trade one of them down the road.

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Following this deal, they’ll at least be certain they’ve got a starting big man to move forward with. Even if neither is perfect. 

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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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