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Charlotte Hornets: 2 trades to acquire Myles Turner

By Dylan Jackson

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 15: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers on the court in the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 15, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 15: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers on the court in the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 15, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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The Charlotte Hornets need a center – and they need one badly. This week, (started yesterday with Ben Simmons), I’ll be getting a piece out each day for potential solutions to the Hornets’ major problem.

Charlotte Hornets: 2 trades to acquire Myles Turner

The Hornets have struggled to defend players both inside and out – and that’s led to fans clamoring for a trade – and the most popular target on social media has been Myles Turner (by FAR).

Myles Turner is averaging 15 points, eight rebounds, 3.4 blocks per game – he is the definition of a modern NBA center – good enough inside to anchor a defense but can hit open 3-pointers (something he has done at a rate of 44-percent this season).

The Charlotte Hornets are a team that has been a rumored landing spot via trade for Turner in the past – and he would fit in so well on a team that already has LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. If the Hornets can add a long-term solution at center, they may look more-so like a playoff contender.

Myles Turner, still only 25 years old (26 in March) has two years left on his contract, including the 2021-22 season. He makes about $18 million annually, with around $2 million per season in unlikely incentives.

While it is not known whether the Indiana Pacers would be open to moving Turner, they currently sit at 6-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte, by contrast, is 7-7. It isn’t very important now, but could become so later in the season, before the trade deadline.

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