The Charlotte Hornets have been active in weighing their trade options as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches on Feb. 7. As Sean Deveney of Sporting News reports, the team is willing to part with upcoming restricted free agent Frank Kaminsky, preferably if paired with another big contract; enter former Portland Trail Blazers forward and current Hornet Nicolas Batum:
Teams have expressed interest, including some contenders, but the Hornets would most prefer to put the money remaining on Kaminsky’s $3.6 million deal with another big salary.