This Kings-Hornets Trade Sends Gordon Hayward To Sacramento

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Richaun Holmes, Sacramento Kings, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Charlotte Hornets Do This Deal

Yes, the Hornets need a big, and this trade lands them one. They actually have another incentive to do this trade:

It’s all about the money.

Miles Bridges hits Restricted Free Agency this summer. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball will be eligible for what projects to be a substantial rookie contract extension the following season. The books are about to get messy in Charlotte.

This trade helps to clear them. Holmes’ deal runs through 2024-25, while Hayward’s expires a year earlier. That’s fine: Holmes comes at about one-third of the cost. Meanwhile, Holiday is an expiring contract.

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With this deal, the Hornets free up some financial room and acquire a player type they sorely need. Holmes should be perfect for this squad. He’ll thrive as a rim runner in the pick-and-roll with Ball, and defend the paint on the other end. The Hornets couldn’t even justify turning this trade down. Could the Kings?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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