Hornets More Likely To Rent Cap Space Via Trade Than Pursue High Level Free Agents
The Charlotte Hornets project to be one of the only teams with significant cap space this offseason, but they are unlikely to use it.
“Even though we’ll have cap room, I don’t feel free-agency is the answer for us at this time,” Mitch Kupchak said. “So that talent is going to have to come from the draft or a trade.”
The NBA is not yet sure what number the cap will come in at due to the uncertainty surrounding the league\'s finances amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We don’t know what the cap is going to be. Fortunately for us, we’re not contract-heavy,” said Kupchak.
The Hornets, however, could use their cap space in a trade with teams looking to create more room.
“Cap room is generally considered a valuable asset,” Kupchak said. “Whether it’s to sign players or acquire a player in trade.”
