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The Charlotte Hornets are a young team, and as such, they don’t have any use for veteran players.
That’s the approach teams have taken nowadays, and even though those veterans could be quite useful to set and build a winning culture in a locker room, most franchises don’t value those kinds of players anymore.
That’s why it’s not much of a surprise to see them part ways with Davis Bertans.
According to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Hornets will part ways with the eight-year NBA veteran, who had a partial guarantee on his contract.
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving Davis Bertans, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Bertans, an eight-year NBA veteran, shot 38 percent from 3-point land last season. He had a partial guarantee on his Hornets deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2024
Known as ‘the Latvian Laser,’ Bertans is known for his proficient three-point shooting, and he knocked down 38% of his attempts from beyond the arc last season.
The Hornets are transitioning into a new era, with Charles Lee and former franchise star Kemba Walker leading the way from the sidelines.
They want to build a sustainable project around Brandon Miller and also convince LaMelo Ball to stay there for the long run, although his health will continue to be a major concern going forward.
There are some major concerns about this team’s maturity — or lack thereof — and they will have to be quite careful with the players they bring in.
As for Bertans, he can play both forward spots and stretch the floor with his shooting, but he doesn’t bring much more to the table.
Even so, given his sharpshooting traits, he should still gauge some interest from contending teams looking to add a three-point shooting specialist.
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