Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets Receive: F/C Dario Saric, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHO) 

Phoenix Suns Receive: F/C P.J. Washington 

Meanwhile, some events don’t have the impact that you might hope they would. 

For example, P.J. Washington is having a career season for the Charlotte Hornets. Yet, with the team at 3-8, it doesn’t seem to be impacting winning very much. Granted, LaMelo Ball has been resting with injury. 

The Charlotte Hornets could still justify moving Washington. For starters, he’ll be due for a contract extension this summer. Meanwhile, the Hornets look early into rebuilding to foot the bill. Moreover, after a rocky start, this organization may be better off tanking the 2022-23 season. 

If they decide to, the Suns should capitalize. Washington isn’t a perfect replacement for Johnson – he’s a 4/5, whereas Johnson is more of a 4/3.

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Still, he can slot right into his starting position, and even give the Suns the spaced-out look that was so successful when Saric was healthy for spells. 

All told, acquiring him could be a seismic change for the Suns – in a positive direction, this time.