Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
The Hornets have a few motivations for making this deal, and none of them involve improvement in 2022-23.
After all, if there was a year to tank, this would be it. Even after Wembanyama, there’s a plethora of talent in the upcoming draft class. Meanwhile, the Hornets were disappointing in 2021-22 and lost Miles Bridges this summer. They may not be very good no matter how hard they try this season.
Of course, that’s also a good reason to save money. Here, the Hornets are flipping a big contract for an expiring one (LeVert) and a small one. Moreover, that small one could be a long-term piece.
Isaac Okoro still holds plenty of upside. He’s already a decent defensive wing – if his shot ever comes around, he’ll be a quality player in this league.
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This deal lets the Hornets kick the tires on him while getting rid of an expensive veteran and potentially bottoming out for the draft in the process.
What does it do for the Cavaliers?
