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What to watch for from every NBA team in the second half

By Daniel Lubofsky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against Kyrie Irving #11 during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against Kyrie Irving #11 during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /
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Charlotte Hornets: A possible Malik Monk Revitalization

Malik Monk has been a disappointment for most of his NBA career since being drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2017.

The 2019-20 season has been more of the same, with poor shooting percentages and less than 10.0 points per game, but he entered All-Star Weekend on a stretch of games that could spark something special.

Over Charlotte’s last 10 games, the third-year guard shot 38.1 percent from beyond the arc on 4.2 attempts to average 17.3 points along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in just 28.0 minutes per game.

He’s up for a contract extension this summer as the Hornets attempt to figure out who’s worth keeping around in the early stages of their rebuild.

It’s tough to come to any conclusion after less than a month of encouraging production, but Charlotte still has 28 games remaining. If Monk’s improved level of play remains, he could be in line for a bigger contract and the Hornets could have another future piece in place alongside Miles Bridges and Devonte’ Graham.