After playing just 93 games for Charlotte, Gordon Hayward is likely to move to a new team soon. According to Bleacher Report reporter Jake Fischer, the former all-star forward is open to trading. There have been previous reports that the Hornets and Lakers may have a deal related to him.
Hayward previously signed a four-year, 120 million contract with the team. The Current Situation of the Hornets on the team shows that they really don't need Hayward so much anymore. Bridges' rise and the high use of three goals all mean that Hayward's role in the system is getting smaller and smaller. Three-ball and Bridges are undoubtedly the new core of the Hornets, and they are the future of the Hornets, as Hayward himself can see.
"I think Lamelo (three goals) will be doing well in this league for many years," Hayward said, "he's tall and most importantly has a good feeling for the game." In my opinion, he's a bit like Luca (Doncic) and Russ (Westbrook), they're just near the ball and it's going to get to them naturally. They also have rebounds and assists and I think he's going to be very good. ”
Hayward's biggest problem is injury, and as mentioned above, he's only played 93 games in the last two years. This season, Hayward played in healthy games, still in good shape, averaging 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. Recently, there have been more and more rumors about the deal between Westbrook and him, and now Hayward's own attitude has come to light, and he is willing to be traded to play for other teams. If Charlotte pushes the deal forward, it may be possible.
Previously, the famous Zach Lowey had posted a related transaction plan, the Lakers sent Westbrook, the first round of 2027 and the first round of 2029, in exchange for hayward and Oubre of the Hornets. There are also US media that suggest that the Lakers exchange 2 for 2, that is, to send away one less first-round pick. Do you think Westbrook will really go to Charlotte?