5 teams that should sign Brandon Jennings

By Kparrish Jr | Feb 28, 2017

Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33), guard Sergio Rodriguez (14) and forward Dario Saric (9) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings (3) drives against Charlotte Hornets point guard Ramon Sessions (7) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Charlotte Hornets

Conflicting reports came from Charlotte after Aaron McMann reported that Jennings may be interested in the Hornets. However, ESPN’s Marc Stein reported a different take on the situation.

Hearing that the Hornets, despite Stan Van Gundy's prediction, are happy with the Briante Weber move and unlikely to pursue Brandon Jennings
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 27, 2017

Although, it would be head scratching for Jennings to leave New York and join a team that’s technically only 2.5 games above them in the standings, especially with Jennings’ stated desire to play for a playoff team.

There is still some logic here. Briante Weber is in the process of developing. Jennings would be a clear upgrade over Sessions who has struggled this season averaging 6.2 points in 16.2 minutes of play. The Hornets second unit could benefit from Jennings’ playmaking ability allowing Kemba to get more rest as he carries the load offensively. Jennings’ 8.6 points per game on 38 percent shooting from the field, on top of his 34 percent shooting on 3-pointers, may not look attractive. But he could impact Charlotte’s chances for the eighth seed.

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