With the Charlotte Hornets sitting four games out of the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference, it would seem that they are ready to become sellers leading up to the trade deadline. Kemba Walker is the primary player rumored to be dealt. Dwight Howard and Nic Batum could be dealt as well, but that has yet to be confirmed.
At this point, it would seem inevitable that the Hornets would insist on adding Walker to part of a larger deal where they would divest themselves contracts that are gumming up the works of a larger rebuild.
The Hornets would be parting with their most productive scorer, as Walker averages 21.7 points per game. As good as he has been (team is 17.6 points better with him on the floor than without), he has been on a team where he is the most viable talent on a roster full of non-viable talent.
The destinations that make the most sense early would be Detroit, New York, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, and would be considered a massive upgrade over Ricky Rubio with the Jazz, but Utah may not have any pieces that would fit.
More as it becomes available.
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