This Hornets-Knicks trade is centered on Mitchell Robinson to Charlotte

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Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks Receive: 2021 first-round pick

If the Charlotte Hornets become aggressive in their pursuit of a big man, they could look many ways for one. Mitchell Robinson is an intriguing center that could find himself in NBA trade scenarios this offseason. He would bring another young option to a team on the rise.

New York could be looking to trade Robinson because of his injury history. He entered the league with a high ceiling because it was like an athleticism, especially on the defensive end of the floor. There is still value around Robinson and the Knicks could get a first-round pick in this year’s draft. That would make it three this year for New York.

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From a salary cap standpoint, this may be as simple of a trade as it gets aside from NBA trade scenarios that consists of just draft assets. The Hornets would take on $1.8 million in salary cap spending by acquiring Robinson and not sending the Knicks a contract to take on in a deal.

Let’s take a closer look at how this NBA trade scenario centered around Mitchell Robinson would impact both the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks.

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