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Charlotte Hornets: 3 Free Agents To Target

By Evan Massey

Apr 24, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Pacers 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Pacers 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) drives against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) drives against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Luol Deng

The Hornets would be very wise to go out and sign Deng if possible this offseason, as he would add the defensive stopper that they needed last season.

They did have one with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but his lack of offense hurt them badly on the other end of the court. Deng would add the defense and still have a potent offensive game.

He is expected to command a bigger contract as well, but he would be money well spent. He’s looking to play for a playoff contender after a rough second half of the season in Cleveland, and the Hornets are a move or two away from being able to offer that to him.

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