The Hornets had a disappointing trade deadline

Coming into the trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets were thought to be one of the best candidates to sell of pieces for assets. Players like Mason Plumlee and Kelly Oubre are useful veterans on expiring deals that can help playoff teams. Terry Rozier has regained his form and is on a fair contract and was said to be valued around the league. PJ Washington and Jalen McDaniels also had plenty of suitors.

The Hornets offloaded two of those players in exchange for second round picks.

Jalen McDaniels was routed to Philadelphia in what seemed like an almost throwaway deal. All the Hornets got back are two second round picks, one of them being their own pick this year. To be fair, it’ll be about…