Charlotte Hornets: 3 Blockbuster trades to explore this offseason

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Fresh off an exciting season that saw the Charlotte Hornets in the postseason for the first time since the 2015-2016 season, there is no shortage of excitement in Buzz City.

LaMelo Ball‘s rookie campaign was a resounding success that looks like it will result in becoming the first Hornets’ player since Emeka Okafor after the 2004-05 season to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award despite missing significant time due to a wrist injury in the second half of the year.

The Hornets became must-see television with a barrage of high-flying dunks, flamboyant passes, and cohesive team basketball.

This offseason provides Charlotte with an opportunity to position the franchise to reach even greater heights next year. Headed into a crucial offseason for the Hornets, here is an in-depth look at three blockbuster trades that could catapult Charlotte to an even more successful season during the 2021-22 campaign and beyond.

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