3 Perfect Trade Ideas Involving Hornets’ Gordon Hayward

The Charlotte Hornets have participated in the NBA’s last two play-in tournaments. They lost the first game by 27 last year, and 29 this season.

For the uninitiated, those are large margins.

None of which is entirely concerning. The Hornets are built around sophomore LaMelo Ball. They’re in the final stages of a rebuild, but they’re still rebuilding. Next season, however, they’d like to take a step forward.

One way they could do so could be by moving Gordon Hayward. He’s still a productive player, but at his $30 million annual price point, they could probably use a bigger star.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Intriguing Trade Destinations For Hornets’ Gordon Hayward

Availability is a concern for the oft-injured wing as well: he’s failed to suit up for 50 games in either of the last two seasons.

Here are three trades that send him elsewhere this summer.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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