Things are off to a bad start in Buzz City. They just aren't turbulent enough for the Hornets to yet consider moving on from franchise centerpiece LaMelo Ball. According to Tim Bontemps, teams are willing to take a flier on Ball, but Charlotte doesn't want a flier's price.

The Hornets don't have many other movable players, but maybe a desperate suitor could see some value in Bridges, who's averaging career highs in points (22) and assists (4) this year. If those numbers pique the interest of a Bucks team perpetually trying to appease Giannis, Charlotte should make a call.

A lightly-protected future first-round swap from a franchise with that much long-term uncertainty could be incredibly valuable. And who knows, maybe getting back into a lower-stakes situation could up Kuzma's production to the point that a different desperate suitor winds up seeking him out down the line (I'm looking at you, Sacramento. Or Phoenix. Or Memphis).