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Charlotte Hornets: Why trading Willy Hernangomez to Rockets works

With under 24 hours until the NBA trade deadline, many trade scenarios can still happen for the Charlotte Hornets. As for now, one of those can be a simple trade to unload a small expiring contract.

On Wednesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that the Houston Rockets were closing in on a deal for a center. The Rockets have been talking to two Eastern Conference teams, and have even said that they are willing to take on additional salary in exchange for assets.

Lucky for them, the Hornets currently have a center who is making $1.