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NBA Free Agents: Five Players the Hornets Should Go After

By Joseph Ochoa

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 06: Head coach James Borrego of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on March 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 06: Head coach James Borrego of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on March 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Caldwell-Pope’s whole career has been just a myriad of what-ifs, but he put together a decent year playing with the Lakers during the 18-19 season.

He had shot just over 34 percent from three-point range last season, which is fine but is down from the career high he had just a season ago. With the Lakers becoming a much more envious free agent destination, the likelihood the Lakers retain him is dwindling down.

Should Jeremy Lamb leave during the offseason, Caldwell-Pope could be a decent replacement for an affordable price for the Hornets.

He would more than likely be a stepping stone for Malik Monk to make the step to a consistent starting option in the backcourt, but until then, Caldwell-Pope could fill the void and easily transition into a solid sixth-man after the transition is finished.

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