✅ Trade Breakdown:
• Utah Jazz receive: Jusuf Nurkic
• Charlotte Hornets receive: Collin Sexton & 2030 - Round 2 (via UTA)
✅ Player Stats & Contracts
Jusuf Nurkić : 8.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.3 APG, 47.7% FG (*51 games combined*) | 1yr, $19.3M remaining
Collin Sexton: 18.4 PPG, 4.2 APG, 2.7 RPG, 40.6% 3PT (*63 games*) | 1 yr, $18.98M remaining
✅ Final Grading
🎷 UTAH JAZZ - Final Grade: C+
Rationale: Utah adds size and veteran presence with Nurkić, but gives up a younger, more efficient scorer in Sexton along with a future second-round pick. While the positional need is addressed, the long-term value and flexibility lean slightly negative unless Nurkić outperforms expectations.
🐝 CHARLOTTE HORNETS - Final Grade: B
Rationale: Charlotte offloads an aging big and gains a proven scoring guard on an expiring deal, along with a future second-rounder. It’s a solid, balanced move that improves flexibility and backcourt production without overcommitting.
✅ Summary
This trade favors Charlotte, who gains a proven scoring guard and future draft asset while shedding a veteran big. Utah adds needed size in Nurkić, but at the cost of youth and shooting. The move is balanced, but leans toward Charlotte in value and upside.
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