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Which 4 Hornets players could be impacted by the upcoming trade deadline?

By Andrew McDaniel

Jan 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) ends up in the seats after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) ends up in the seats after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Kelly Oubre Jr

Kelly Oubre Jr is having a career year in his second season in Charlotte while averaging a career-high 20.2 points per game. He’s also averaging a career-high in steals with 1.6 per game.

Like McDaniels, Oubre is on an expiring contract meaning he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after this season, which could be attractive for a team looking to make a deep postseason run.

If Oubre was dealt to a contending team, he could contribute as a starter or by coming off of the bench since he’s done both in his NBA career.

Oubre’s immediate trade value has become murky because of the hand injury that has sidelined him for weeks. Prior to the injury, Oubre was linked to the Cavs, Suns, and Raptors.

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