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After a disappointing first season in Los Angeles, it may seem like the Lakers would take whatever they can get in a trade this offseason for Russell Westbrook and his $47MM+ salary, but that’s not the case, Marc Stein writes at Substack.com. According to Stein, Los Angeles will have “more boundaries than advertised” when weighing potential Westbrook deals. For one, the Lakers will seriously consider a player’s injury history as they explore the trade market for Westbrook. Given how costly injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis were in 2021/22, the team doesn’t want to bring on another high-priced veteran who has been unable to stay healthy in recent years. In Stein’s view, that means the Lakers are unlikely to be very interested in a trade with the Hornets that includes Gordon Hayward, who has missed 61 of 154 regular season games in Charlotte over the last two years, plus both play-in games. If the Lakers and Hornets discuss Westbrook, it’s possible Hayward could be moved to a third team or Terry Rozier could be substituted as a headliner, but those scenarios would be less appealing from Charlotte’s perspective. https://www.hoopsrumors.com/charlotte-hornets

does anyone know if there is a decent big man coming out? I think I'd rather trade both picks or a pick plus Gordon to get a proved post player.

Hornets get the 15th pick if New Orleans wins tonight

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/14/rumor-hornets-forward-gordon-hayward-wants-change-of-scenery/ Gordon Hayward chose the Hornets as a 2020 free agent because they offered him $120 million, of course. But the Celtics and Pacers reportedly offered big contracts, too. A key differentiator for Charlotte: Hayward getting the opportunity to be the go-to player and maximize his on-court contributions. But LaMelo Ball has rapidly developed into stardom. Miles Bridges expanded his offensive game this season. Even Terry Rozier has taken strides in a larger role.

yep, will take the loss in a real series just for the extra games and won't be mad. Because if our season ends tonight or the next game, all I have is the draft, and Panthers only have one pick in the top 130....and then...it's a long way to preseason games.

this has been a team that plays up and down to our competition, so it's possible. I just want our young guys to get as much post season experience as possible for the future. The game will tell us if understand how serious the post season is, especially in the play in...win or go home. If we play very well and lose, I'm ok with that, but if show up and lay an egg, it means we still have a lot of growing to do.

2015-16 according to Wiki...I was shocked lol

winning season ends in a 3 game winning streak. Next game could be the last one...Other than Gordon, we're healthy. It's like March Madness for the rest of this week for the bugs.

man IT went crazy in the 3rd and now looks like he's lost his shot

Charlotte Hornets @hornets · 36m Bally Sports is aware of the technical issues with the broadcast & is working on it. Fans can watch by downloading the Bally Sports App & inputting their cable/satellite credentials.

thanks, that one didn't work for me, but I found this one. again, remove the parentheses (https://www.streameast.xyz/nba/charlotte-hornets-washington-wizards-1/ )

At The Hive @At_The_Hive · 10m Turnovers are killing the Hornets. They're up to 10 TO already and lead 52-50 with 2:10 left before halftime

me either....Bally giving me Atlanta. fug

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania · 2h Hornets‘ Gordon Hayward will miss the Play-In Tournament due to discomfort in his left foot -- he will be placed in a cast to immobilize his foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Gordon out for the reg season finale. Maybe he can play in the play-in games

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 11h With tonight's win at Chicago, the @hornets finish this season with a road record of 21-20. This marks the first time Charlotte has finished above .500 on the road since the 2001-02 season.

Hornets made their first 11 shots, before Terry threw up a shot that didn't hit the rim. Amazing start.

holy cow Melo with 13 in the first 4 minutes. Hasn't missed and got a Hum diddley dee from Eric already

that All Star game appears to have boosted Melo's confidence. Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 21m Since the All-Star break, Ball ranks eighth in made 3s (67) and is shooting .414% from behind the arc in 20 games. He is averaging 19.9 points and 7.7 assists per game in that stretch.

Bulls injury report Matt Thomas SG Out Alex Caruso SG Day-To-DayCaruso (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets. Zach LaVine SG Day-To-DayLaVine (knee) is listed as probable Friday against Charlotte. Lonzo Ball PG Ball (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, including the playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 1h INJURY UPDATE: @hornets at CHI 4/8 Gordon Hayward (L Foot Soreness) is out

lead got to 20 in a heartbeat

damn, they hit a 30 footer at the buzzer in the first. Bugs lead by 2

Magic will not have Cole Anthony, Frana Wagner and Wendell Carter....all 3 averaging over 15 a game. We lose this one we don't deserve to be in the play in.

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 41m UPDATE: @hornets forward Gordon Hayward has been downgraded to out