PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Charlotte Hornets won't have the newest member of the team with them when they visit Moda Center for a Thursday night date with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Charlotte acquired center Willy Hernangomez on Wednesday in a trade with New York for forward Johnny O'Bryant and two second-round draft picks. But Hernangomez won't join the Hornets until Friday's game at Utah at the earliest.
Thursday's 3 p.m. EST trade deadline looms, and Charlotte general manager Rich Cho said Wednesday it's possible the Hornets will make another deal. Rumors have flown over the past two weeks that discussions have ensued involving point guard Kemba Walker, the team's top scorer at 22.