Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Some Hornets fans may feel they’re being sold short here. We disagree. 

Look beyond Hayward’s name value. Yes, he remains a useful player. He’s also aging out of his prime and extremely injury prone. It’s entirely possible that he won’t net a first-round pick on his own. 

With that in mind, this is a solid return for the Hornets. Simms may be the star here. The Hornets are still searching for an answer at the 5, and he’s got an interesting skillset as a floor-spacing big. 

Yet. Reddish is the mystery box. His NBA career has been a disappointment, but he’s still got upside.

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If the Hornets can tap it, this could look like a great deal for them in hindsight. It may even help them build a contending team in time.