Overview

• The Charlotte Hornets agreed to acquire guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic and a protected 2030 second-round pick, pending NBA approval.
• The move leaves Charlotte notably short on frontline size after earlier deals sent Mark Williams and Nick Richards elsewhere.
• Utah engineered the swap to clear backcourt minutes for recent first-round picks Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.
• Analysts and pundits including Bill Simmons have questioned Utah’s rationale and suggested the Jazz may pursue a larger deal.
• Both teams now face urgent offseason decisions as the Jazz consider further roster adjustments and the Hornets search for interior support.