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NBA Trade Rumors: 5 potential destinations for Lance Stephenson

By Evan Massey

Dec 17, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives past Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Suns win 111-106. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives past Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Suns win 111-106. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) guards Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) guards Charlotte Hornets guard Lance Stephenson (1) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Milwaukee Bucks

Jason Kidd and the Milwaukee Bucks are another possibility for Lance Stephenson this year, and would make a lot of sense for both sides. The Bucks are currently 27-22 on the season, which is good enough for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Milwaukee could offer the Charlotte Hornets a deal involving both O.J. Mayo and Khris Middleton, which could be just enough to get the Hornets to pull the trigger.

Stephenson would look very good in a Bucks jersey, and would immediately make them a better basketball team with the ability to compete even more in the East. Kidd would do wonders for his game, and could help mentor him. Charlotte would be getting a shooter and scorer in Mayo, and a talented young win player in Middleton.

Both teams would like come out of this trade improved, and it would be a very timely deal for them. It may seem like a weird destination, but the Bucks know that they need to make at least one move if they want to be serious playoff contenders in the East.

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