The Charlotte Hornets have been aggressive over the last couple of NBA seasons in hopes of building a winner. They have added plenty of assets in the back court but struggle down low. With the point guard role figured out with LaMelo Ball, finding a pick-and-roll partner could be an intriguing possibility. Could they do so while using Gordon Hayward as a trade chip?

The Hornets clinch a spot in the playing portion of the postseason but were unable to get into series play. Cody Zeller is entering NBA free agency and he may not be back with the team. Regardless, he has proven to be incapable of providing a dynamic enough impact at the five spot.

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The first big free-agent signing last year was Gordon Hayward going to the Hornets after he was in NBA rumors as being strongly pursued by the Indiana Pacers. The Hornets gave him a four-year deal worth $120 million in the offseason. If they get the right return, Hayward’s tenure in Charlotte could be short-lived.

A team like the Golden State Warriors could have a great trade interest in Gordon Hayward. The Warriors are a team that is used to competing for championships but injuries have played a role over the last two years. Steph Curry led the league in scoring while shooting 42% from three-point range.

This was good enough to get Golden State to the play and series but they were never taken seriously as contenders. With Klay Thompson returning after two years away, Golden State could look to solidify the roster with another star.

This could be a big-splash move that points both teams in the right direction. Let’s take a look at what a potential NBA trade scenario centered around Gordon Hayward between the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets could look like this offseason, based on the analysis of Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz.