The Hornets get a elite shot blocker in Nic Claxton who can run the floor and a elite lob threat next to Lamelo. They are a seamless fit together. The Hornets ship off Bridges who is on a longterm contract and free up playing time for Kon Knueppel and Tidjane Salaun and having the ball in Brandon Miller’s hands more.

The Nets are selling high on teams who need a center. They have tried to pull off a big trade with the lakers including Claxton but the Lakers decided to sign Ayton instead of making a deal official.