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Dallas Mavericks: 5 Trade Destinations For Andrew Bogut

By Josh Cornelissen

Jan 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (6) blocks out Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (6) blocks out Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Roy Hibbert (55, right) and Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) speak during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Roy Hibbert (55, right) and Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) speak during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets entered the season as near-playoff locks, and a hot start saw them second in the conference for a brief period of time. Even as Kemba Walker and the team settled back to earth, a weak middle of the East seemed to ensure the Hornets a top-four place in the conference.

But the Hornets suddenly ran into a wall, and have been spiraling down the standings ever since. As the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards surged up, the Hornets have surged down, losing 11 of their last 15 games to fall to 23-25, eighth in the East.

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    • With the return of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, there was hope that the Hornets could rank in the top two or three in defensive efficiency this season. While they are still a respectable seventh, their offensive limitations weigh that down too significantly.

    Roy Hibbert was signed in the offseason as a defensively-minded backup center to play rotation minutes and guard the rim. He has been wholly unable to make a significant impact and any defensive contributions he makes are wiped out by his poor offensive play.

    Andrew Bogut could come in as a replacement for Hibbert’s minutes, providing the impact that the former Pacer and Laker was unable to bring.

    Bogut’s presence would fit well in coach Steve Clifford’s conservative scheme and his need for limited minutes would fit well behind starting center Cody Zeller.

    Bogut will not solve Charlotte’s offensive problems, but he won’t compound them as Hibbert was doing. And his defensive impact and veteran presence my help to stabilize this Charlotte team before it’s too late.  

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