On June 23, the Charlotte Hornets swung a draft-day trade, flipping their 34th and 39th picks to move up to 31st to acquire James Nnaji. At 18 years old, Nnaji boasts NBA-ready athleticism but is still an incredibly raw big-man prospect, having only risen to prominence with his performances for Barcelona last season.
However, it would appear that Hornet’s fans may not get the opportunity to see their young prospect in action this summer. Recently, Gerard Solé, who covers Barcelona as a play-by-play announcer for DAZN sports, spoke with Sports Illustrated’s James Plowright to discuss Nnaji’s immediate future.