Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Rudy Gobert
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: F Gordon Hayward, C Kai Jones, 2022 First-Round Pick (CHA – No. 13), 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – CHA), 2025 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2025 First-Round Pick (UTA), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – CHA)
Utah Jazz Receive: G Damian Lillard
It’s a known fact the Charlotte Hornets will be looking for a center this summer. How much will they be willing to give in order to receive one?
If that center is a 3x Defensive Player of the Year, the answer might be “a lot”. That’s what they’re parting with here. At the same time, with Gobert defending the interior and pairing with LaMelo Ball in pick-and-roll action, it could be worth the price.
Meanwhile, the Blazers take the good old-fashioned draft-centered package in exchange for Dame. They’ll be happy to welcome Kai Jones into the fold as well. The soon-to-be-sophomore has great potential as a hyper-athletic big man.
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Still, this one is all about the draft capital for Portland. They’re also willing to take on Hayward’s contract in exchange for so much of it. On the other hand, if the Blazers would prefer a more proven NBA player in exchange for Dame, that may be possible here as well.
Circumstances are pending, of course.
