Charlotte Hornets Receive: 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 9 – UTA), 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 16 – MIN via UTA), 2024 First-Round Pick (MIN via UTA)
Utah Jazz Receive: 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 2 – CHA)
Meanwhile, the Hornets’ uncertainty with the second pick has made for a lot of good debate. Why wouldn’t they take Henderson?
Well, because they already have LaMelo Ball. Of course, that answer doesn’t satisfy some folks. They’d argue that a team should always draft for the best player available at the top of the draft.
There’s some merit in that position. Ball and Henderson could make for a dynamic duo. If they don’t, the Hornets can trade one of them down the line. Aren’t they shortchanging their future by drafting for fit?
We’re not sure. On the other hand, Ball has proven to be one of the best on-ball playmakers in the NBA.
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Meanwhile, it’s hard to project exactly what Henderson’s off-ball value will be. The Hornets may prefer to select a sharpshooter to compliment the star point guard they already have.
With that in mind – why would they make this deal?