Charlotte Hornets Receive: F Jae Crowder, F/C Dario Saric, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 10 Protected – PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: G Terry Rozier
Of course, the Hornets weren’t supposed to be lacking in wings this season. If this summer had gone differently, they’d have had enough.
Unfortunately, it didn’t. Miles Bridges is now facing charges of domestic assault. His NBA career is in jeopardy, and his 2022-23 season is already over.
Domestic assault is serious – much more serious than basketball. We would never trivialize that issue.
Still, if you love the game, it’s disappointing that a duo so prolific that they were nicknamed Air BnB won’t be playing together in 2022-23.
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Yet, LaMelo Ball will have to proceed without his running mate. All told, it’s left a hole in this team’s roster. If the Hornets wish to be competitive in 2022-23, they may have to fill it.
Is Crowder a good substitute for Bridges?