Over the last few days, the Cleveland Cavaliers have continued to be at the forefront of trade rumors, yet the most likely scenario where they keep their pick and analyze their position following the draft was the one that actually happened.
However, just a few hundred miles down the road, the Charlotte Hornets have been not so silently blowing their team up. They traded Dwight Howard for a few second rounds picks and Timofey Mozgov. They’ve done this to clear cap, enhance their culture, and allow their younger players to showcase their skill.
That’s where the Cavs-Hornets scenario stood coming into the draft night.