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5 Last-Minute Trades Charlotte Hornets Should Consider Before The 2015 Deadline

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5 Last-Minute Trades Charlotte Hornets Should Consider Before The 2015 Deadline

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Thanks to a few solid outings and a top-ranked defense, the Charlotte Hornets have plowed their way back into the weak Eastern Conference playoff race. However, Charlotte remains a joke because of its sheer inability to score. Spacing is a major issue and will continue to be until reinforcements are brought in. These five players would certainly help boost the Hornets' offense.

5. Nick Young

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5. Nick Young

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Charlotte Hornets receive: Nick Young
Los Angeles Lakers receive: Gary Neal, Jeff Taylor

Byron Scott has seemingly had enough of Nick Young, and vice versa. The swingman is shooting career-low 36.7 percent from the field, partially because of how heavily the Lakers rely on his offense. A change of scenery appears necessary, making Charlotte a viable destination that can use an offensive punch off the bench.

4. Mo Williams

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4. Mo Williams

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Charlotte Hornets receive: Mo Williams
Minnesota Timberwolves receive: Gary Neal, '15 2nd-Round Pick

The Timberwolves are dangling veteran point guard Mo Williams with Ricky Rubio's return from injury. On an expiring contract, Williams should be a bargain buy at the trade deadline with a price tag of a second-round pick. Charlotte's backcourt needs some insurance headed toward the playoffs.

3. Jose Calderon

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3. Jose Calderon

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Charlotte Hornets receive: Jose Calderon
New York Knicks receive: Gary Neal, Brian Roberts

The New York Knicks are hoping to rid Jose Calderon's contract from the books. Despite his deflated production, Calderon still has an array of weapons to offer in the right situation. He could be the most ideal buy-low player at the deadline for the Hornets, providing a scoring threat and playmaking ability to back up Kemba Walker.

2. Arron Afflalo

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2. Arron Afflalo

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Charlotte Hornets receive: Arron Afflalo
Denver Nuggets receive: Gerald Henderson, 2017 1st-Round Pick

The Nuggets could look to clean house at the deadline, but will not hesitate to decline any lowball offers. Denver possesses multiple assets which will have contenders salivating. With Afflalo's impending free agency, Denver will certainly look to move him and ask for first-round pick back in return.

1. Joe Johnson

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1. Joe Johnson

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Charlotte Hornets receive: Joe Johnson
Brooklyn Nets receive: Lance Stephenson, Gerald Henderson, Gary Neal

Fans would all like to see a blockbuster trade go down at the deadline. The uneasiness within the Brooklyn Nets' front office could result in a fire sale of its big three, beginning with Joe Johnson. Charlotte has long expressed interest in Johnson and possesses the necessary assets to acquire him.

Joseph Crevier is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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