The Hornets desperately need a long-term answer at center with Cody Zeller entering free agency this offseason. Having said that, they have an awful lot of cap space they can use this summer to fill that need, and sources around the league believe they are likely to target a center when using that space to try to take another leap up the Eastern Conference hierarchy. So it wouldn’t stun me to see a guard go here. I’ve gone Moody, whom teams are excited about. Why? Because he was a productive college player that fills a genuine 3-and-D need next to LaMelo Ball long-term. I’m a big fan of Moody’s shot-making and think this would be about as perfect a fit as you’ll find.
Cody Zeller Rumors
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Position: C-F
Born: 10/05/92
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:230 lbs. / 104.3 kg.
Salary: $15,415,730
Born: 10/05/92
Height: 7-0 / 2.13
Weight:230 lbs. / 104.3 kg.
Salary: $15,415,730
In talking with executives around the league and agents that are repping free agents going into the market, everyone is expecting the Hornets to go after a big man or two. They’ve got their free-agent centers on the market in Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo. Among the guys that have been linked is Richaun Holmes, Sacramento Kings free-agent center.
Rick Bonnell: Cody Zeller is available to play tonight after missing 2 games with left shoulder bursitis. He will come off the bench vs. Rockets, with Biz starting. That isn’t necessarily indicative of what happens in the future, coach James Borrego said.
Collins made an impassioned plea to remain with the Hawks on Tuesday, and rival execs say Atlanta has not operated like a team eager to move him. A team to watch is Charlotte, which could cobble together a Devonte’ Graham/Cody Zeller/draft pick package.
Rick Bonnell: Hornets coach James Borrego said he’s hopeful that center Cody Zeller (left shoulder bursitis) will be available to play Wednesday in Houston
