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Five takeaways from the Hornets’ homestand

By Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Teammates Malik Monk #1 and Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Indiana Pacers during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 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 - NOVEMBER 05: Teammates Malik Monk #1 and Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets react after a play against the Indiana Pacers during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 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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Bismack Biyombo could become an interesting trade piece

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 28: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket as Malik Monk #1 and Bismack Biyombo #8 of the Charlotte Hornets defend during the first half of a game at Staples Center on October 28, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 28: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket as Malik Monk #1 and Bismack Biyombo #8 of the Charlotte Hornets defend during the first half of a game at Staples Center on October 28, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Prior to this most recent homestand, Bismack Biyombo had scored just 18 points in four games off the bench. Over the same span, he had just eight rebounds and one block. During the three-game homestand, Biyombo actually played quite well. In three games, he scored 27 points and made 11 of 16 shots. He also added 10 rebounds and three blocks, despite playing just 14 minutes per game. The numbers aren’t anything spectacular, but Biyombo showed his value.

With that being said, if a serious playoff contender needs help at center, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them target Biyombo if he continues to play well. His contract makes a trade scenario a little more complicated, however, if the right team comes along, a trade could very well happen. The only downside of a potential trade would be that it would mean the Hornets have given up on the season. Many expected them to do this anyway, but they’ve played better than anticipated so far this season. It would be hard to see a team in playoff contention trade away a piece of its already-thin depth at center.

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