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Max Contract Player Linked to Hornets in NBA Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports .
In a recent article by Owen O'Connor of SI.com , he suggested the Hornets should flip Mark Williams , Josh Green , and Josh Okogie to Boston for Kristaps Porzingis , the No. 28 pick in 2025, and a 2027 lottery-protected first. And honestly? I like it.
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Hornets head coach Charles Lee coached Porzingis in Boston. He knows exactly how to use him. KP brings a stretch-five element that Williams simply doesn't offer—spacing the floor, punishing mismatches, and unlocking driving lanes for LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller .
Porzingis is on an expiring deal, so Charlotte keeps its flexibility while adding a big who fits Lee's system. Toss in two first-rounders—including a late first this year—and suddenly the Hornets have draft ammo (they already own picks 33 and 34) to maneuver into the lottery.
Related: Op-Ed: Hornets Trading LaMelo to LA Would be Most Diabolical Move Ever
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It's a pivot and a move that prioritizes fit and spacing without mortgaging the future. We'll see if this offseason will lead to a rebuild or restructure.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
