Hornets waive Nicolas Batum to make deal with Gordon Hayward official

The Hornets will waive Nic Batum to create cap space to sign Gordon Hayward, reports @rick_bonnell.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020

Fully updated story on @hornets coming to terms with Gordon Hayward, and the decision to waive Nic Batum: The fit, the connections (@ronaldnored!) and what the starting lineup and salary cap implications could be: https://t.co/fm5luD7N2L

— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) November 21, 2020

Agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports confirms deal now to ESPN — Hayward leaving the Celtics for the Hornets on a $120M free agent deal. https://t.co/OYnMbp53Xj

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020