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Paul Millsap Trade Rumors: 10 NBA Teams That Should Trade For Him

By Gerald Bourguet

Oct 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots from the foul line during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 104-72. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots from the foul line during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 104-72. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Paul Millsap trade rumors
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) attempts a three-point basket against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Charlotte Hornets

When the Charlotte Hornets traded for Nicolas Batum a season before he hit free agency, it was seen as a potentially risky move that might leave them empty-handed.

The Hornets were successful in bringing him back, and between Batum being locked in for the long-term and the best season we’ve seen from Kemba Walker yet, the prospect of re-signing Millsap suddenly doesn’t seem as intimidating.

However, in order to take the next step in the East and add a difference-maker like Millsap, the Hornets would have to give up something good, and unfortunately, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist makes the most sense here.

Adding a quality backup point guard like Ramon Sessions obviously sweetens the pot for Atlanta, but the real gem is MKG, a defensive stud who would bolster Atlanta’s wing defense and hopefully continue to improve that broken jump shot of his.

With Kent Bazemore failing to live up to his gaudy offseason contract, the Hawks could start MKG at the 4 in Millsap’s place, or look to trade Baze and roll with Kidd-Gilchrist at the 3 for the foreseeable future. They’d also improve their backup point guard spot and get much younger in the process.

MKG is locked in through at least the 2018-19 NBA season, including a $13 million player option for 2019-20, on an amazing bargain deal. That would make it hard for the Hornets to deal him, but if the front office wants to take a change and attempt to make the leap in the East, this is one avenue they could pursue.

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