5 Outside the box trades the Hornets should make to acquire dream targets

The Kings have already been attached to Bridges, so this one doesn’t take a huge leap of faith. He’d fit in well in Sacramento and would make the team better in the short term. He’d also be a nice addition to their core at age 25, fitting the timeline with De’Aaron Fox (26), Domantas Sabonis (27), Malik Monk (25), and Keegan Murray (23).

The Kings want to build on their playoff appearance last year, and have been looking for an upgrade at the 3/4 position - ideally one who can stretch the floor like Bridges. They would have to be excited to get one as good as Miles, especially with him making only $7.9 million, allowing them to hold onto their top nine players in terms of minutes per game.

The Hornets get Mitchell, an absolute bulldog of a defender who can slot in perfectly next to the ball-dominant, offensive-minded Ball. The hope is that with more consistent minutes, and a more defined off-ball role, Mitchell could become a solid shooter and secondary ballhandler along with being an elite perimeter defender. 

Edwards is a rangy wing with good length. He showed some flashes for the Nets and is still only 23, but he’d essentially be a lottery ticket, who may turn into a nice bench option.

The first-round pick would take a willingness by the Kings to bet on themselves. If they think Bridges can be a piece of that young core and make them a top team in the West for years to come, they should be happy to part with a late first-round pick while their stars are in their primes.

Two solid picks and two playable young players for Bridges would be an excellent piece of business by the Hornets and likely the best possible outcome in any trade they can execute for Miles before the trade deadline.