The Charlotte Hornets making some sort of a trade-deadline deal is a February tradition.
Some acquisitions have been boosts (Josh McRoberts, Courtney Lee and Mo Williams). Some have been mediocre (Gary Neal and Luke Ridnour). Some have been flops (Miles Plumlee). But it’s the norm they do something, and this season’s deadline is Feb. 7.
Naturally, that has fans wondering what new general manager Mitch Kupchak is investigating, with the Hornets in contention for one of the last three playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets don’t have one obvious short-term need on this roster, but both starting guards - Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb - become unrestricted free agents in July.