The Charlotte Hornets are making a move to reshape their roster as they continue their quest for a playoff appearance. According to a person familiar with the situation, the Hornets have agreed to send small forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic, along with second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025. The deal is still pending league approval.
The Hornets signed Hayward to a lucrative four-year, $120 million contract in 2020, hoping that his presence would elevate the team to postseason contention. However, injuries have plagued Hayward, and the team has struggled to find consistent success. In fact, Charlotte is on track to miss the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, the longest active streak in the NBA.
