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Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal

Of course, there’s an added wrinkle in the Miles Bridges problem – he was due for restricted free agency this summer.

In all likelihood, the Hornets were going to pay him. Now, it’s unlikely that anybody will. On the one hand, that might be a justification for keeping Washington.

Positionally, the two are similar. On the other hand, there’s another question: how much should the Hornets be investing in a mediocre team? They’re unlikely to take that step forward in 2022-23. Meanwhile, Washington hits restricted free agency himself after this season.

Will the Hornets be in a position where paying him feels sensible? If the front office doesn’t think so, they might be better off cutting ties with him now, gaining a first-round pick, and re-evaluating the group they have around LaMelo Ball.

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As it stands, they’ve got much room to improve. Down the road, this first-round pick from the Lakers may help them improve it.

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James Piercey

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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