Trade week: Could the Hornets add a center, trade for Thunder’s Al Horford?

The Charlotte Hornets could find an answer at center with Al Horford, but in this trade idea, they would give the OKC Thunder Malik Monk.

Last offseason, the Charlotte Hornets were often linked to James Wiseman and Onyeka Okongwu in the draft. It was thought they would pursue a center.

They went with LaMelo Ball instead, and it has so far been far and away the right choice. But they could still use a center. The Oklahoma City Thunder have a player who could be the answer.

Al Horford, under contract for two seasons in addition to this, could go a long way in helping them earn a playoff spot without crippling their future payroll.

Related: Bleacher Report’s Al Horford trade ideas

The proposal

Thunder receive: Malik Monk, Cody Zeller, Vernon Carey Jr., 2021 Clippers second-round draft pick

Hornets receive: Al Horford