Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Nerleans Noel, G Alec Burks
Los Angeles Lakers receive: F Gordon Hayward, G Derrick Rose, 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL)
New York Knicks Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
So, about Gordon Hayward to the Los Angeles Lakers…
This deal gets him there without involving Westbrook. It still nets the Lakers Derrick Rose. It also gets them a valuable trade chip in Dallas’ 2023 first-rounder via New York.
If this trade goes through, count on the Lakers moving Westbrook in a separate transaction. A package of his expiring deal, their new Mavericks pick and their own 2027 First-Rounder could land them an impact player
Meanwhile, the Hornets get off of Hayward’s expensive deal. The savings come just in time. Miles Bridges is about to hit restricted free agency. LaMelo Ball is soon to be due for an extension after. They need to cut costs. They’re also getting a quality veteran at a position of desperate need in Noel.
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We certainly would not advise you to go bet money on the Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis. In all likelihood, they won’t. At the same time, they’ll certainly have options if they do choose to.