The Charlotte Hornets have been linked to a number of players as we approach Thursday’s trade deadline, though nothing sounds imminent at the time of this writing. Let’s take a look at the rumors floating around out there.
As of last week, the Dallas Mavericks had been in exploratory conversations with the Hornets about a trade for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Kidd-Gilchrist has barely seen the floor this season and his contract expires this summer, so it’d be a savvy move if the Hornets could land a second round pick or two to send him out.