The Charlotte Hornets’ forward Gordon Hayward is likely to get acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The player has not been that great for the Hornets, and his on and off-the-court issues are getting messier day by day. The player does not like the attitude of some players, and recently, things escalated when Kai Jones criticized some teammates publicly.
Not only Gordon but the team also has some concerns regarding the player. Although the 33-year-old has shown that he has potential, he is nowhere close to his prime. The Hornets would not like to pay that much money for him, and they are looking forward to trading him off. The Lakers have shown interest in signing the veteran. Will they do the deal? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets involving Gordon Hayward.
What would the Lakers offer for Gordon Hayward?
The Lakers are expected to offer D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura in exchange for the Hornets’ #20. The chances of completion of this deal are slim, both Hachimura and Russell are going to play an important role for the Lakers next season. The Lakers would be reluctant to trade them off.
Charlotte Hornets Roster for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Mark Williams
BENCH: Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Nick Richards, Nick Smith Jr., James Bouknight, Cody Martin, Frank Ntilikina, Bryce McGowens, JT Thor, Edmond… pic.twitter.com/UUIqs1jSzU
— NBA Latest (@nba_latest_) October 5, 2023
How did Gordon Hayward perform last season?
The Butler Bulldogs product played 50 games for the Hornets last season and averaged 14.7 points per game. He also managed to have 4.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the mark. He has not been that great recently, but his stats are still impressive.
“At the end of today's media availability, Clifford revealed that the starting five in that preseason opener will likely be LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, P.J. Washington, and Mark Williams.”
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— Buzz (@buzz_szn) October 6, 2023
Why would the Lakers like to sign Gordon Hayward?
The Lakers want to win another title with LeBron James before he retires. Although they are happy with the squad they have at the moment, they would not mind making some changes. The star duo of James and Anthony Davis has been working out well for the Lakers, but the support has not been that great. The Lakers would expect the Hornets’ forward to do the job for them.
How will the Lakers line up in the upcoming season? Will the Lakers win another title with LeBron? We’ll keep you updated.
