The Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets could become trade partners centered on a deal for Gordon Hayward and one of Charlotte’s draft night picks, according to ESPN.
In his latest mock draft, Johnathan Givony notes that the Pistons and Hornets could reach a deal, especially if Jalen Duren falls to one of Charlotte’s picks at No. 13 or No. 15. The Hornets have reportedly been shopping a first-rounder if someone would take Hayward’s contract off their hands.
Charlotte is attempting to create more financial wiggle room to more comfortably sign restricted free agent Miles Bridges to a big new contract.