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Charlotte Hornets: 5 Under-the-radar free agents to target

By Michael Wylie

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 11: P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts a lay up against Nerlens Noel #3 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on January 11, 2021 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. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 11: P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts a lay up against Nerlens Noel #3 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on January 11, 2021 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. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 23: Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 99-90. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 23: Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 99-90. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Cameron Payne can continue to build on his game and prove his doubters wrong in Charlotte

Cameron Payne should be a target this offseason as a compliment to LaMelo Ball.

The 26-year old point-guard has been very effective off the bench helping the Phoenix Suns to the second-best record in the Western Conference this season.

An effective shooter, Payne would bring a spark off the bench that Charlotte could be lacking in the upcoming season. With the potential loss of Devonte’ Graham and Malik Monk, Payne could help to fill that void.

Shooting over 40% from three and 89% from the free-throw line, Payne could grow into a potential Sixth Man of the Year Award candidate.

Payne has been counted on many times this season in relief of Chris Paul for Phoenix this season and is currently playing a big role in their battle against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

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