Does this trade make sense for the Charlotte Hornets?
In terms of adding a more experienced rebounder and shot-blocker, Derrick Favors definitely has an upside on the Hornets’ roster, but trading away P.J. Washington in this deal really is not the smartest move the Hornets could make.
There is a really good chance that they could leverage him for guys like Myles Turner, Richaun Holmes or Christian Wood at the deadline this season, so why settle for an aging veteran who is owed over $10M next season in Derrick Favors?
Acquiring Favors and a first-round pick definitely brings some value to the Hornets and getting a draft pick for Washington would be an absolute “must”, but this trade makes them fractionally better this season.
Derrick Favors is a better rebounder and shot-blocker than that of P.J. Washington, however, the young forward is a better all-around offensive talent.
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The Hornets have built their roster around being a terrific offensive team and while they need to get better defensively, this is not the right trade for them. P.J. Washington could absolutely be on the move in the near future, just not to the Thunder in this deal for Derrick Favors.
