Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Kendrick Nunn, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C PJ Washington
By contrast, the Charlotte Hornets’ 2021-22 season wasn’t a disaster. On the other hand, it wasn’t exactly a rousing success either. It was…fine?
The Hornets made it to the play-in tournament. Still, they were throttled by the more experienced Atlanta Hawks once they got there. In ordinary circumstances, this young group would be aiming to take a step forward in 2022-23.
Unfortunately, the Hornets aren’t operating under ordinary circumstances. After LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges was their most important player last season. Following a domestic assault charge, he won’t be around for 2022-23.
Now, their whole outlook is unclear. The Hornets could make a win-now trade to try to improve ahead of next season.
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On the other hand, they could take a step back with some rebuilding measures.
This trade has them doing exactly that. Is it worth the cost of Washington?