Gordon Hayward Trade

Thunder Trade Tre Mann, Others to Hornets for Gordon Hayward

Oklahoma City Acquires Former All-Star

Details of the Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, and two future second-round picks.

Hayward, a 32-year-old small forward, was a four-time All-Star with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics. However, injuries have limited Hayward to just 140 games over the past four seasons.

Mann, a 21-year-old guard, was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He has averaged 10.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 112 games with the Thunder.

Hornets Trim Salary

The Hornets, who acquired Hayward in a sign-and-trade with the Celtics in the summer of 2020, are reportedly motivated to move Hayward's salary off their books.

The trade also allows the Hornets to add some young talent in Mann and Micic, a 28-year-old guard from Serbia who was named the EuroLeague MVP in 2021.

Conclusion

The trade is a significant move for both the Thunder and Hornets. Oklahoma City adds a veteran presence and a former All-Star to their young team, while Charlotte sheds salary and adds some intriguing young talent.