Hornets Land Nets’ Nic Claxton In Bold Trade Scenario

Nicolas Claxton, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors — NBA Analysis Network

Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Nick Richards, F/C Kai Jones, 2026 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2028 First-Round Pick (CHA)

Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Nic Claxton

With that said, we’d all rather avoid difficult decisions, too. That’s obvious. Difficult decisions are…well, difficult. Everyone prefers the path of least resistance if it’s available.

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping it will be. This team could face difficult decisions soon. Some have suggested that star point guard LaMelo Ball is growing uneasy in Buzz City.

Could he request a trade soon? Are the Hornets in a rush to put together a competent team? For the longest time, Charlotte has needed a center.

If the Hornets could acquire Claxton, it would immediately provide an intriguing interior play finisher to pair with Ball, along with a switching threat on defense.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Nic Claxton, Charlotte Hornets & Brooklyn Nets Updates

The Hornets must establish a winning identity at some point soon. Claxton checks a lot of boxes that would enable them to return to being competitive.

If so, does this deal help them do it?

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