It probably would serve both the Hornets and the Lakers well if they moved on from a certain NBA star on their respective rosters.
Considering these similar situations, it might make sense for Los Angeles and Charlotte to work together over the offseason.
That’s something NBA executives reportedly have pondered. While Russell Westbrook’s stock is nowhere near what it used to be, it would be a practical financial move for the Hornets to trade for the nine-time All-Star. And as NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer both recently pointed out, Charlotte could use Hayward as the centerpiece of a potential Westbrook blockbuster.