Did the Hornets Win the Deadline? | Why Miles Bridges Stayed | Is the Hornets Offense Better?
Jeff Peterson reshaped the Hornets’ roster, sending Mark Williams to LA and landing valuable future assets. We break down what these moves mean for the team’s future, why Miles Bridges is still in Charlotte, and how the Hornets’ offense might look moving forward.
The NBA Trade Deadline is in the books, and Jeff Peterson made sure the Charlotte Hornets weren’t just spectators. Mark Williams is headed to the Lakers, and in return, the Hornets secured a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, a pick swap, Dalton Knecht, and Cam Reddish. But Peterson wasn’t done—Charlotte also brought in Jusuf Nurkic and another first-round pick in a separate deal with Phoenix. So, did the Hornets win the deadline?
Walker and Doug break down why these moves made sense, how they affect Charlotte’s short-term and long-term future, and what it means for players like LaMelo Ball, Nick Smith Jr., and newcomer Dalton Knecht. They also dive into why Miles Bridges wasn’t moved and what his future in Charlotte looks like.
Was this the smart play for a franchise that’s been stuck in NBA purgatory? Did Peterson’s deadline decisions maximize Charlotte’s flexibility for future deals? And most importantly—will these moves actually make the Hornets better? We discuss all of that and more on this episode of Locked On Hornets.
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23 Comments
I just dont get it, u guys asking for rebuild and when we got a 20 YEARS OLD man that can score and can be important, u guys want to trade him. Why u guys r trying to trade NSJ?
miles is a goat
You guys dont know how many fans actually want to keep Miles.
2 points.
– worse defensively is debatable considering Charles Lee was always mad at them not making the right switches and efforts so if it’s not working 100% who cares.
– secondly they stated early in the off season it’s a feeling out year. Do your best and you’ll stay. I think that’s why Miles is still here because he gives 100% a lot
Wonder are the Hornets in the 3rd inning now?
No, we did not win the deadline. We probably got worse to be honest. I want to be excited about next years draft but the front office has not proved that they know what they're doing at all with drafting, team management, or development in a meaningful way. Hopefully I get proven wrong but it has been almost 25 years now that I've been a fan and they have been disappointing me. I haven't been able to enjoy my favorite team for a majority of my life now
Moussa Diabate should be the new MyPlayer story for 2k26. You’re on a 2way contract and everyone on your team is either injured or traded.
Is it just me or does the spurs coach look high as shit lol he had too many Bongs before the match lol
Great show🔥
Great podcast recapping the trade deadline and also all trades made 👍🏻, looking forward to see what happens going forward. I’m really pleased Miles stayed, he’s been a leader and has been ballin this season. A 7ft shooter anyone remember the former Bobcat Byron Mullens 😃, he let it rip from anywhere on the floor 🤣
This offseason, I'd like to see something like a trade of Nurkic and Green or Okogie (aprox 27mill salary) and draft assests for a Nic Claxton (27.5 salary). Brooklyn was shopping him at the deadline, reportedly for young talent or picks.
Start: Ball, Rookie 2/combo, Miller, Bridges, Claxton (Assuming we dont get Flagg or Bailey).
Bench: Mann, NSjr, Knecht, Williams/TJS, Diabate
Deep bench: KJ, Okogie/Green, Jeffries, etc….
Roll. Go Hornets.
MARK WILLIAMS FAILED HIS PHYSICAL DUE TO MULTIPLE THINGS FOUND ON HIS EXAM AND IT WAS NOT HIS BACK THAT WAS THE CONCERN . He is damaged goods and I hope we are not the team that is going to give him a long term contract .
me watching this after the trade gets rescinded 🪦
I need yall to say something
Please go live Doug we need your live reaction
WILLAMS TRADE CANCELED
When you gonna talk about the hornets vs spurs game?
Hornets statement on rescinded deal is so effing amateurish. Essentially saying… "The other team pursued him, we didn't want to do it. We love Mark, really we do." LOL!
Dammit Doug! You had to go on LockedOnLakers and go on and on about how bad Mark was… Couldn't have just kept your mouth shut, even for a few days until the trade was complete!
They kept the trade with an injured Luka! It's cause they got scared after hearing things that the trade was rescinded. I honestly feel like the Hornets should fight for this one as it's stinks of trade regret, which should not be allowed!
You owe the fans an apology for being petty on the LoL show and fueling concern in the franchise. You said you were gaining GM attention well this is what happens!
NBA must investigate this trade further and fine the team found to be deceitful by either maintaining the trade and penalizing the Lakers a second rounder or halting the trade and penalizing the Hornets. But Mark just played 30 mins and the Hornets had been clear on all DTD announcements. This is cold feet Lakers and should be not allowed!
Hi, LOH! Not sure if you heard, but the Mark Williams trade was rescinded, meaning Mark's coming back to Charlotte!