PG: Kemba Walker/Brian Roberts
SG: Nicolas Batum/Jeremy Lamb/Troy Daniels
SF: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist/P.J. Hairston
PF: Frank Kaminsky/Marvin Williams
C: Al Jefferson/Cody Zeller/Spencer Hawes
2015 Free Agents
C Bismack Biyombo (RFA)
SF Jeff Taylor (RFA)
PF Jason Maxiell
PG Mo Williams
What They Did On Draft Night
Drafted Wisconsin forward/center Frank Kaminsky 9th overall
I completely understand the Charlotte drafting Frank Kaminsky with the ninth pick, I don't think it was a reach and he gives the Hornets exactly what they need most. I also completely understand not wanting to take Justise Winslow when he duplicates so much of what Michael Kidd-Gilchrist already does and because Charlotte just traded for both Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lamb. I am just not on board with the process that passes a superior talent on the based on those reasons. That said, Kaminsky is perfect for Charlotte, who made the playoffs two years ago in large part due to Josh McRoberts shooting and passing at power forward. McRoberts left after that year and Charlotte was unable to repeat their success. Kaminsky isn't the athlete McRoberts is, but he is a better shooter and passer who should slide right into that same spacer/distributor role.
What To Do Next?
Charlotte did a lot of their work early, trading for Spencer Hawes, Batum, and Lamb so they might not do much else. Another veteran shooter wouldn't go amiss and they could use bigger, dependable backup point guard like a C.J. Watson type. With Al Jefferson, Kaminsky, Cody Zeller, Hawes, and Marvin Williams all on the team, one of those players will likely be traded. Hawes would be the most financially beneficial to get rid of, but Jefferson and Williams will probably be the easiest to trade because they are expiring deals.
A bonus trade sure not to happen
Marvin Williams (or Hawes) to Washington for Martell Webster and Garrett Temple
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