Charlotte is in need to clear cap space for their young guns. Terry Rozier still has 5 years of 20 million plus on his deal, which is not easy to ignore when trying to sign young stars to big deals. I don't think LA would be interested in Gordon but I think CHA would try and move him regardless this offseason. In this trade Hornets get Russ, who despite public opinion is a good player still. They get that 47 million expiring contract and get Terry, Kelly and James off the books making a lot of room for the Hornets the following season