Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

In essence, the Hornets are flipping Hayward for Robinson here. Fournier is required to make the money work. 

At the same time, he could be useful. For what it’s worth, Ball is somewhat injury prone. Shifting Terry Rozier to point guard becomes easier when Fournier is around to play the 2. 

Still, this is mostly about Robinson. The Hornets could badly use a big man of his nature. They are sorely lacking in rim protection and lob finishing.

Robinson provides plenty of both. Meanwhile, at 24, he’s still young enough to grow alongside this core.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Gordon Hayward, Charlotte Hornets & New York Knicks

The Hornets could be getting their starting big man of the future here – and only at the cost of a veteran wing who’s not likely to be part of their future anyway. 

Could Hayward be part of New York’s?