Center Upgrade With Deandre Ayton

Charlotte Hornets Receive: F Davis Bertans, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 10 – DAL)

Phoenix Suns Receive: G Terry Rozier, F/C Maxi Kleber

Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Deandre Ayton, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 27 – CHA)

Meanwhile, if Dallas is going to contend next year, they’ll probably need a defensive anchor. 

Of course, they need to retain Kyrie Irving first. Otherwise, they’ve got bigger problems. Assuming that they do, a big man who can defend the rim is the next logical piece. 

That could be Deandre Ayton. Yes, he’s looked a bit lackadaisical in the playoffs recently. At the same time, Ayton seems to be alienated from the Phoenix Suns. He may just need a fresh start. 

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The Mavericks should give him one. Meanwhile, the Suns could use a guard who’s able to get to the rim in half-court sets.

As for the Hornets, they’re furthering their rebuild by landing a second lottery pick in this draft. 

In fact, a few teams could be interested in that course of action.