Lance Stephenson Trade Rumors: 5 Teams That Are Best Fits

By Evan Massey | Dec 15, 2014

Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) complains after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) attempts to drive past Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are another team that has checked in on Lance Stephenson since the Charlotte Hornets began talking potential trades. Brian Shaw was his former assistant coach in Indiana, and has a great working relationship with Stephenson. Denver has been searching to make a move to help bring some life to their team, and this is a move that would do just that.

Bringing in the type of playmaking and attitude that Stephenson possesses would be a big step forward for the Nuggets. Shaw knows how to talk to and coach Stephenson and that would help keep him in check.

It would certainly be smart for the Nuggets to see if they could make a deal for Stephenson. He would bring exactly what they need to the table, and could help them get back towards making a run at the postseason. The Western Conference is improving, and the Nuggets need to do whatever they can to begin improving themselves.

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