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Kicking off the Charlotte Hornets’ tank with five potential trade ideas

By Noah Elmore

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 8: Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 8, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 8: Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 8, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 24: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 24, 2017 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 24: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 24, 2017 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Cleveland gets another shooter

Marvin Williams has been a sniper this season, hitting an incredible 44% of his three-point attempts. However, his counting three-point down, averaging 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. The 31-year-old would not have a place on a rebuilding Charlotte franchise, so it makes sense to send him out to a potential contender.

Time for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They’ve loaded up their roster with savvy shooters since LeBron’s return to the land. What’s one more to the mix?

The trade? Marvin Williams for Iman Shumpert and Cedi Osman.

For Charlotte, they get some return on Williams before he ages too much. Williams contract comes off the books in three years, and Shumpert‘s comes off in two, so there’s some sooner cap relief in that regard as well. While Shumpert has been mediocre at best this season, Osman is an intriguing prospect. The Turkish swingman has played sparingly in the NBA, but is only 22 and has shown flashes overseas.

For Cleveland, they push that much closer to an all-important championship in LeBron’s final year of his contract. Williams has always been a hard-working stretch four in Charlotte, and should fit right into Cleveland’s locker room. He’ll be able to showcase his ball movement, shooting, and defensive skills in Cleveland. When it comes to matchups with the Warriors, he’ll be fine against their bench units. With a second unit consisting of

When it comes to matchups with the Warriors, he’ll be fine against their bench units. With a second unit consisting of Jose Calderon, Dwyane Wade, Kyle Korver, Marvin Williams, and Channing Frye, (don’t forget Derrick Rose, Jeff Green, and Tristan Thompson too) Cleveland would continue their push for a championship.

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