Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Gordon Hayward
Charlotte Hornets Receive: F/C Maxi Kleber, F Davis Bertans, 2022 First Round Pick
In this NBA trade scenario, the Dallas Mavericks would send Maxi Kleber and Davis Bertans along with a 2022 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Gordon Hayward.
The trade value surrounding Hayward has seemingly been impacted by not only the lack of availability. Since the 2017-18 season, the most games he’s played within a single season was 52 in his final campaign as a member of the Boston Celtics.
Something to consider, Hayward is on track to appear in 50 games for the first time since this season since that final year with the Celtics. In a league that plays 82 regular-season games, that’s troubling, especially when factoring in how much salary he commands.
The Mavericks would be sending out the unfavorable contract of Davis Bertans to help set the foundation for salary-matching in this deal. In addition, the fully non-guaranteed salary of Maxi Kleber would be included to create an avenue for the Hornets to create more space.
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There’s a non-zero percent chance the Mavericks could lose Jalen Brunson in free agency. If that were to occur, they’d need another scoring threat in the starting lineup, and Hayward could fit the bill playing alongside Dorian Finney-Smith on the wing.
Does this NBA trade scenario centered on Gordon Hayward make sense for both teams? Let’s dive into the case for both sides, beginning with the Dallas Mavericks.
