2 Trade Packages To Send Gordon Hayward To Cleveland Cavaliers

The most important piece an NBA franchise can have is a franchise player. That is, after all, why they call them franchise players.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets are both covered in that regard. The Cavaliers will look to Evan Mobley to eventually lead them to the promised land.

He’s got the potential to be one of the best defensive players in the NBA as a big man who can protect the rim and perimeter.

Meanwhile, the Hornets will focus all their plans around LaMelo Ball. The prodigiously gifted point guard has the sort of playmaking chops that will make any teammate the Hornets acquire better.

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Neither of these squads needs a franchise player, but each still has needs. The Cavaliers need a wing with some scoring and/or playmaking ability. The Charlotte Hornets need to clear cap space, and they need a big man.

Could the two sides be natural trade partners? If so, here are two deals that send Gordon Hayward to the Charlotte Hornets.

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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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