This Hornets-Lakers Trade Lands Gordon Hayward In L.A.

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It was an early NBA offseason arrival for the Los Angeles Lakers. This was not expected coming into the season.

The Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook last year and were expected to be a championship contender. Inconsistencies and injuries started early as the Lakers fell slowly but surely in the Western Conference.

After missing out on the playoffs, there is likely to be some changes made within the organization.

This goes beyond the head coach. Frank Vogel was already let go but it is likely that the front office will search for more moves. If Westbrook is available, there will have to be some more big names involved to match salary.

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The Charlotte Hornets could come into play here. This marked the second consecutive season that the Hornets were blown out in the play-in series of the postseason.

With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges at the top of the franchise, Charlotte could look to retool and prepare for years to come.

These are two teams that are expecting to be in contention for the postseason and beyond. Let’s take a look and see how this trade might happen between Charlotte and Los Angeles this offseason.

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