The Celtics and Hornets have worked out a sign-and-trade for Gordon Hayward that would create a traded-player exception for Hayward, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The ESPN insider also noted the Hornets are on the hunt for a third team to take Nic Batum’s contract to avoid having to waive and stretch the veteran wing’s $27 million deal.
The two teams have been in a holding pattern since Hayward announced his $120 million deal with Charlotte and subsequent decampment from the Celtics last week.
Negotiating terms for the deal in the hopes of making the situation more palatable for both sides
Woj: Celtics, Hornets have worked on sign-and-trade, looking for 3rd team
The Celtics and Hornets have worked out a sign-and-trade for Gordon Hayward that would create a traded-player exception for Hayward, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The ESPN insider also noted the Hornets are on the hunt for a third team to take Nic Batum’s contract to avoid having to waive and stretch the veteran wing’s $27 million deal.
The two teams have been in a holding pattern since Hayward announced his $120 million deal with Charlotte and subsequent decampment from the Celtics last week.
Negotiating terms for the deal in the hopes of making the situation more palatable for both sides