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Hornets Land Sexton in Trade With Jazz, Sending Nurkic and 2030 Pick to Utah

The Hornets hope Sexton’s scoring punch will offset their depleted center depth.

Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz reacts after a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • The trade sent guard Collin Sexton to Charlotte in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2030 second-round pick, officially confirmed June 29.
  • Sexton averaged 18.4 points and 4.2 assists in 63 games last season with Utah and is on an expiring $19 million contract for 2025-26.
  • Charlotte’s center depth is weakened after recent trades of Mark Williams and Nick Richards, leaving Moussa Diabate and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner to fill the frontcourt.
  • Utah brings back Nurkic and appears intent on clearing playing time for fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey as it reshapes its rotation around young talent.
  • Critics including Bill Simmons have panned Utah’s return as underwhelming and some analysts have speculated the Jazz may be positioning for a deeper rebuild or tanking to protect future draft assets.