Cleveland Cavaliers Land Gordon Hayward In Major Trade Scenario

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Charlotte Hornets Receive: F/C Kevin Love 
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Gordon Hayward

By contrast, the Hornets appeared very familiar with the concept of small-ball last season. In fact, some might argue that they got too comfortable with the notion. 

After all, the Hornets gave the 6’6 PJ Washington substantial time at the center position.

In all reality, that wasn’t an issue – Washington is well-equipped to man small-ball lineups. It’s a look they’ll likely return to in 2022-23. 

The problems arose from the Hornets’ traditional big man rotation. Mason Plumlee is a solid player, but he’s not a starter on a winning team. Montrezl Harrell, at 6’7, hardly provides more rim protection than Washington. 

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The Hornets took a small measure to alleviate that issue this summer, drafting Duke big man Mark Williams. Furthermore, this deal doesn’t exactly fix their problems either. 

Is it still worth their while? 

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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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