The clock of the trade is ticking and is in its last throws; however, the teams are still active in acquiring their prospects. One of the trade deals reported is that the Oklahoma City Thunder are striking a deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send G Tre Mann and F Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/8R72JA5SGR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, “The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send G Tre Mann and F Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward, sources tell ESPN.”
The Oklahoma City Thunder are standing in the season with a score of 35-16 and are first in the Western Conference. The Thunder squad will reportedly acquire Gordon Hayward, the former All-Star, from the Hornets and, in return, will send Tre Mann and Davis Bertans to Charlotte.
The Horizon League Player of the Year played in thirty-three games this season and has an average of 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Hayward had a four-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets and he was in his last year. After the season, Hayward will be a free agent.
Oklahoma City is closing in on a trade to acquire Gordon Hayward from Charlotte, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/kfE42ZaBSJ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
The trade talks had earlier surrounded Hayward; however, his landing spot, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is having a stellar season. The squad is building their team around talented players like Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Williams. With this recent move, Hayward will be a part of this incredible squad.
Mann has played in thirteen games this season with the Thunder squad and has an average of 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists. His shooting percentage from the field is 50 percent. According to sportingnews, veteran Bertans has played a total of fifteen games this campaign and has an average of 2.9 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists.
