The Charlotte Hornets need help down low—something that has been apparent for years and the front office has not made the necessary moves to improve. Could the team look to make a move prior to the NBA trade deadline to address it?
Charlotte has done an incredible job building its backcourt. LaMelo Ball is looking like a blossoming star in the league while Miles Bridges has taken the next step as well. Currently, they find themselves holding a 21-19 record and are holding the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.
If the Hornets are looking to make another move at the NBA trade deadline, a team to contact in a trade is the Houston Rockets. A new regime in the front office came in last year and made some blockbuster moves.
Both James Harden and Russell Westbrook were sent away and this put the Rockets on a new path. There are still some veteran and that could be moved such as Eric Gordon and John Wall.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Teams Who Should Pursue Trade For Rockets’ Christian Wood
An intriguing name to keep an eye on is Christian Wood, who signed with Houston last season and had his best statistical year. He could be the answer the Hornets are looking for to improve the frontcourt.
Let’s take a look at what a potential NBA trade scenario focused on Christian Wood between the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets could look like moving forward.
