With a disappointing 7-27 record and only three wins in their last 25 games, the Charlotte Hornets are firmly entrenched in a potential selling situation as the season appears increasingly lost.
Hornets' center Nick Richards has emerged as a potential trade chip according to ESPN as the NBA season progresses. With the improved health of young center Mark Williams and the continued development of other front court players, Richards' role within the team's long-term plans has become a subject of discussion.
Richards has shown flashes of potential, providing a solid interior presence and contributing effectively when being called upon.