![]() ![]() On the other hand, letting Walker go would mean losing the only All-Star on the roster and not getting anything back for him or gaining the cap flexibility necessary to replace him in any meaningful way. And it would have meant essentially doubling down on a core that had missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. It would have meant either pushing team salary into tax territory for the 2019/20 season or sneaking below the tax line by attaching assets to unwanted contracts in trades. Re-signing franchise player Kemba Walker would have meant investing between $30-40MM per year in a long-term contract for a point guard who turns 30 years old in the spring. ![]() The Hornets entered the 2019 offseason in a no-win situation, forced to decide between two unfavorable paths. Full bi-annual exception ($3.62MM) still available.$8.08MM of mid-level exception still available (used $1.17MM on Cody Martin).Carrying approximately $122.44MM in guaranteed salary.Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent groin surgery.Michael Jordan sold part of the franchise to minority stakeholders.2-52: Jalen McDaniels - Signed to one-year, minimum-salary contract.2-36: Cody Martin - Signed to three-year, $4.47MM contract.1-12: PJ Washington - Signed to rookie contract.Acquired Terry Rozier (sign-and-trade) and the Celtics’ 2020 second-round pick (top-53 protected) from the Celtics in exchange for Kemba Walker (sign-and-trade) and either the Nets’ or Knicks’ 2020 second-round pick (whichever is less favorable).Thomas Welsh: One year, minimum salary (Exhibit 10).Kobi Simmons: One year, minimum salary (Exhibit 10).Josh Perkins: One year, minimum salary (Exhibit 10).Caleb Martin: One year, minimum salary (Exhibit 10).Joe Chealey: One year, minimum salary (Exhibit 10).Today, we’re focusing on the Charlotte Hornets. We’ll evaluate each team’s moves from the last several months and look ahead to what the 2019/20 season holds for all 30 franchises. Hoops Rumors is breaking down the 2019 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, revisiting the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. ![]()
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