Charlotte Hornets Fire Sale, Trading Terry Rozier

The Charlotte Hornets are struggling, so they're looking to trade veterans for younger players and draft assets to rebuild.

The Charlotte Hornets have had a rough season, with a record of 10-31 at the midway point. This is a disappointment for the team, especially after hoping to bounce back from a difficult previous season. The absence of LaMelo Ball due to ankle injuries for more than half of the year has been a major setback for the team.

In an effort to turn things around, the Hornets have made a move by trading Terry Rozier to Miami for Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round pick. This trade is just the beginning of what is expected to be an active trade deadline for the team. The goal is to build around young players like LaMelo Ball and rookie Brandon Miller, while also accumulating draft assets and young players in potential deals.

The team is discussing other deals for its veteran players ahead of the trade deadline. Players like Gordon Hayward, P.J. Washington, Cody Martin, and Lowry are all expected to be available for trade. However, the team will need to consider the value of these players given their current struggles.

It may be challenging for the Hornets to get the best draft assets in return for their veteran players. They may have to take on some big contracts in the short term in order to do so. Lowry, in particular, may be tough to move, as teams interested in the veteran guard may believe they could get him on the buyout market later instead.

Overall, the Hornets are not in a strong position for a fire sale in the coming weeks. However, it seems to be their only option after a disappointing season. The team is looking to shift fully into a rebuild and start over with Ball and Miller as the centerpieces moving forward. Under new ownership, the Hornets are planning to focus on young players and gather draft assets in an effort to improve the team's future prospects.