Carmelo Anthony Trade: 5 trade packages for Carmelo Anthony that will benefit both parties

#5 Charlotte Hornets

Marvin Williams would bolster Thunder's prowess from downtown

What the Hornets receive: Carmelo Anthony

What the Thunder receive: Marvin Williams and Cody Zeller

Why the Hornets agree to the deal: The Hornets have languished in the lottery for a while now, mainly because of their inability to find quality offense from anyone other than Kemba Walker on a consistent basis. Adding Carmelo to their roster remedies this shortcoming, while also freeing them of the financial commitment they've made over a longer term to Williams and Zeller.

This financial flexibility over long term will allow them to pursue free agents in the summer of 2019 with full vigor. Besides, Anthony is a Jordan Brand athlete, and adding him to their roster allows MJ to market him in ways the Hornets have been unable to adapt in the recent past. Anthony is a crowd-puller as well, and this will significantly help their falling attendance numbers.

Why the Thunder agree to the deal: Marvin Williams has shot over 40% from 3-point territory twice in his career (including the last season, when he shot 41.3%) and thrice over 38% (he had a season in Atlanta with a 38.9% clip). This increases the spacing afforded to Westbrook and gives him another option to kick out to on his drives.

Cody Zeller is a backup center worth adding to most NBA rosters even at the comparatively steep salary of nearly $13 million that he currently commands. Zeller has flashed enough potential in the past to indicate that he could be a valuable contributor to the Thunder on a consistent basis, given time.