The Charlotte Hornets, desperate to shake their label as a fringe Eastern Conference team, might have just found their wildcard—at least in theory. A newly floated mock trade has them linked with veteran star DeMar DeRozan, a player whose mid-range mastery and leadership could help stabilize a team that has struggled to find its identity. But is this the kind of move that propels them forward—or ties them up for the wrong reasons?

This speculative deal isn’t just about one player. It’s a $51 million reshuffle, one that would also see rookie guard Devin Carter join Charlotte while the Sacramento Kings pick up Grant Williams and Tre Mann in return. Both Williams ($27M) and Mann ($24M ) have struggled to carve out consistent roles in their current stops, but the structure of their deals

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