Charlotte Hornets Receive: F Tobias Harris 

Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F Gordon Hayward 

On the other hand, there’s usually nothing simple about handing out an NBA contract. 

Of course, there are exceptions to that rule. If you’ve got a top 5 player on your team, you write a blank cheque. Some players are worth whatever you can legally give them. Still, some players are a little more complicated to compensate. 

For example, when the Sixers gave Tobias Harris his current contract, it seemed fair. Frontcourt spacing is at a premium in the modern NBA, and he provides plenty of it.

Unfortunately, by now, it’s regarded as an albatross. 

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The same could be said for Gordon Hayward – only his deal was questioned from the moment he signed it. Realistically, the Hornets overpaid. They’re a small market team that struggles to attract talent. Sometimes, that means paying a premium. 

Should they really deal the same player they broke the bank for?