When the dust finally settled on Thursday night, a flurry of deals for the Charlotte Hornets at the 2018 NBA Draft ultimately ended with a trifecta of rookie picks joining the franchise.
Starting in round one, the organization selected Kentucky point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the 11th overall pick, but quickly traded him back one spot to the L.A. Clippers in exchange for Michigan State forward Miles Bridges and a pair of future second-round picks.
The movement continued in the second round with the Hornets adding Kansas point guard Devonte’ Graham with the 34th overall pick, which they acquired from the Atlanta Hawks for two future second-rounders as well.