When the Charlotte Hornets found out they lost point guard Kemba Walker for an extended period of time, there was some talks about the Hornets possibly making a deal to withstand the time they’ll be without Walker.
A few weeks later and the Hornets are still in the playoff hunt without making a move, until now.
A trade is reportedly getting finalized between the Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves to bring in a veteran point guard and a sharp shooter to Charlotte that will help them beyond just the stretch they will be without Walker.
Following from Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski.
Charlotte has acquired guards Mo Williams and Troy Daniels for Gary Neal and a second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 10, 2015
Shams Charania of RealGm reports that Neal might not stay in Minnesota for long.
Wolves now can only cut – not trade – Gary Neal before deadline, and sides plan to explore buyout negotiations, league source tells RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2015
Bottom line correction on Gary Neal and Minnesota: Sides plan to explore options — buyout, trade — for a possible deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2015
Williams brings some veteran leadership and will definitely hold down the point guard position in Walker’s absence. He might not match his season-high of 52 points that he dropped earlier this season but he sure will be valuable as the Hornets push on for the playoffs. Troy Daniels is a sharp shooter that can definitely hit a 3, as he had no problem proving in last years playoffs. Gary Neal is a veteran that will be going to Minnesota, but won’t be there long. There are reports of Neal possibly heading to Atlanta.
Also from Wojnarowski.
Two possibilities for opening of Atlanta roster spot: Ray Allen, or Gary Neal reunion with Mike Budenholzer once he's bought out w/ Wolves.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 10, 2015
