Why for Charlotte? • Gain two vets who can help establish a more winning culture right away, one of which is on a one-year rental, the other can help immediate defense issues • Bridges’ role has become redundant with the abundance of scorers on this roster • Hornets don’t need 3 draft picks this year Why for New Orleans? • Experiment with the Zion/Murphy core before it’s too late, aquiring 23 y/o Green plus immediately impactful role players will help keep the Pelicans excited for the future Why for Suns? • Desperately need more draft picks down the line • Expressed little interest in Jalen Green prior to the trade • Need forward depth Why for Nets? • Take on short term contract for a future first + dump off a draft pick you don’t need