Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
From that perspective, this may seem counterintuitive to some fans. The Hornets are giving up the best player in this deal.
Sure. At the same time, they’re acquiring an unprotected first-round pick. That’s a key asset. The Hornets could use it to upgrade their roster down the road.
In the meantime, they’re improving their depth here. The Hornets could use a starting big man. Zubac can handle the role.
This is a great defensive big who doubles as a hyper-efficient scorer around the basket.
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Meanwhile, Covington will crack this rotation too. He’s fallen out of favor with the Clippers, but on a young team like Charlotte, he should etch out a meaningful role.
Should the Clippers give him up?
