*This is a prediction*
As the Charlotte Hornets sit with a 7-`6 record, they look like they will be clear sellers at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. This will lead to increased discussions around the potential of a LaMelo Ball trade.
While the Dallas Mavericks don’t have a much better record as they sit with at 9-16, they still need to start figuring out how to build around Cooper Flagg and set themselves up better for the future.
A trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks would provide each other what each team needs to start building for the future better.
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The Charlotte Hornets have underperformed this season, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. LaMelo Ball has also dealt with injuries and has seen his on-court performance dip compared to previous seasons. Trading Ball would give them the ability to reshape the team a bit. By getting Anthony Davis, he can anchor the team on both ends of the court while also providing leadership, and improved defense.
The Mavericks, struggling with point guard depth, would gain a dynamic offensive talent in LaMela Ball, who brings youth, elite playmaking, and star upside. Bringing him in could help usher in a faster, more dynamic era that further solidifies their plan to build around Cooper Flagg for the future. With Ball, he would also take the pressure off Kyrie Irving upon him returning from his injury, and having to make an immediate impact.
A trio of Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and LaMelo Ball would help in ushering a new era. Their impact on offense would be undeniable, and on defense, they’d be able to at least apply the pressure needed for Dallas to get back on track with being a contending team that is built for the future with young star players.