Ranking the top 18 shooters available on NBA trade market

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Jordan Clarkson #00 and Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz talk during a time out in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 27, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Jordan Clarkson #00 and Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz talk during a time out in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 27, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images) /
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12. F P.J. Washington, Charlotte Hornets

P.J. Washington has had some efficiency issues as of late, but he’s a fine shooter from three-point range overall. He could be a good fit as a lower-tier starter or upper-tier bench asset as the Charlotte Hornets look poised to move forward.

After playing out of position as a center last year, Washington moved back to his more appropriate power forward position this season, his fourth in the NBA. He’s averaging a career-high 14.9 points per game, though his shooting efficiency has suffered as the amount of shots he attempts has surged.

Washington is hitting 35.4 percent of his threes this season, which is the worst accuracy of his career. He’s doing so on 5.6 attempts per game, a full shot above his previous most. He’s a 37 percent three-point shooter for his career.

Best suited as a role player on a contending team, Washington is a strong shot blocker and has not missed significant time this season with an injury. He’s set to become a restricted-free agent following the campaign.

If the Hornets decide to trade Washington – no guarantee, according to various rumors flying around – look for the Milwaukee Bucks or Golden State Warriors to get involved.