NBA 2018/19: 3 centers that the Charlotte Hornets should target

Since re-branding as the Hornets back in 2014, the Charlotte franchise has been to the playoffs on just one occasion. Their lone postseason appearance came in 2016, and the team was eliminated in the first round. Since then, the Hornets acquired a number of high profile names such as Dwight Howard, but the franchise continues to struggle in a historically weak Eastern Conference.

As we approach the midway point of the 18/19 NBA season, the Hornets remain in playoff contention. The team has a 19-20 record, and despite being under .500, the Hornets currently sit 7th in the East standings. Nevertheless, the current roster is riddled with bad contracts, and much of the team's success this season is owed to the form of All-Star Kemba Walker.

The Hornets also still have a weakness at the center position, and the franchise is currently paying huge amounts of money to underwhelming performers such as Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo. The Hornets evidently need to solve their woes at center, and here we will look at three players that the team should target this month.

#3 Hassan Whiteside

While Hassan Whiteside's ability to lead an NBA team is still questionable, there is no question that the 29-year-old would represent a major upgrade over the centers currently on the Hornets roster. The Miami man is currently playing just 26.2 minutes per game, however, he is still managing to post an incredibly impressive double-double.

Whiteside is undoubtedly one of the best rebounders in the NBA, and despite never being called up to an All-Star game, the center represents the calibre of player that the Hornets need to be targeting. A huge move for Whiteside may help to convince Kemba Walker to stay, although the North Carolina native is currently locked into a multi-year huge contract, and the Hornets will need to first offload the likes of Cody Zeller.