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Charlotte Hornets: Pros and Cons of trading the No.3 pick

By Joshua Matthews

PJ Washington, Charlotte Hornets, NBA Draft (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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The Charlotte Hornets have a very valuable asset with the number three pick and teams serious about hitting the rebuild button will be clamoring for the asset. There are so many teams looking to unload players for a chance to grab the prospect that they think we elevate their team to the highest of levels.

There are so many rumors about disgruntled stars or teams that are looking to rebuild, which the Hornets to use to their advantage. With teams looking to switch up the roster for the better or to completely devote to a rebuild, there are teams willing to unload very good players for the number three pick.

There is an array of trade targets for the Hornets to eye going towards the draft. Western Conference teams are rumored to be shopping star players. Here are Swarm and Sting’s trade proposals for Rudy Gobert and Buddy Hield.

The Eastern Conference is slightly more open than its counterpart, where teams likely believe that adding a talented rookie can propel their team into an Eastern playoff spot. Here are Swarm and Sting’s trade proposals for Bradley Beal, Myles Turner and Victor Oladipo. 

Trading the pick and adding any of the above stars would greatly benefit the Hornets roster and can put them into serious playoff contention. Adding any of the players would put a serious presence in the locker room.

All of these players add various skills to the Hornets and can make the team into a legitimate Eastern Conference contender. Players like Gobert and Turner can make opposing teams paint play difficult and can put the team within the best teams in the league defensively. Beal, Hield and Oladipo can add an explosive offensive player to the roster who can improve the team’s roster in a list of ways.

If any of these players are actually available with the number three overall pick, then the Hornets should definitely consider the trade. As long as Swarm City doesn’t give away too many assets, the trades could be very beneficial for the organization’s playoff hopes.

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