Lance Stephenson is off to a slow start with the Charlotte Hornets, and it could lead to him being traded before the Feb. 19 deadline. RealGM reported the 2-guard is being eyed by four to five NBA teams, including the Brooklyn Nets.
Stephenson has struggled so far in his first year with the Hornets, leading to the speculation he could be traded before the deadline.
Per RealGM:
"Lance Stephenson has garnered fresh trade inquiries into the Charlotte Hornets' front office recently and wouldn't be opposed to a potential move to the Brooklyn Nets, but hopes to remain part of and succeed in his partnership with the Hornets, league sources told RealGM.
"Four to five NBA teams have shown an interest to the Hornets on Stephenson, but no deal is imminent, Stephenson has made clear his desire to help propel a turnaround and both sides believe there's still time to salvage a productive relationship and run with the franchise, sources told RealGM."
Both Charlotte and Brooklyn have been reported as two teams likely to be active this trade season.
"The Hornets have been aggressive making trade calls, according to sources across the league," Grantland's Zach Lowe wrote Dec. 1. "The Hornets are searching for upgrades on the wing and at power forward, per those sources, and they are willing to talk turkey on basically anyone other than Kemba Walker and Al Jefferson.
"Free agents signed this past offseason can't be traded until December 15, and few would be surprised if the Hornets make and take calls on Lance Stephenson ahead of that trigger date."
As for Brooklyn, ESPN reported they're willing to trade any one of their core stars - Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson - for the right price.
