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

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Jan 9, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward-center Harry Giles (4) warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Harry Giles can blossom into a starting-caliber center with the Charlotte Hornets

Harry Giles has had a tough, injury-ridden career so far.

In the 2016 ESPN Top 100, the class included the likes of Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Lonzo Ball, De’Aaron Fox, and Miles Bridges, Giles was the highest-rated player in the class.

There are not many players who have the potential to grow as much as Giles. With the potential for a major increase in minutes with the Charlotte Hornets, Giles would need to overcome his injury history and stay healthy to remain on the Hornets’ roster long-term.

However, with his athleticism and capability to stretch the floor, Giles could thrive on a Charlotte team full of playmakers.

Giles could come to Charlotte on a low-risk deal for the Hornets front office with the potential to become a major contributor with growth in his game.

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