Hornets open to moving Collin Sexton

The Charlotte Hornets have let other teams know they are open to conversations involving veteran guard Collin Sexton, according to people familiar with the situation.

Charlotte is not aggressively dismantling its roster, but Sexton has emerged as one of the limited options the front office would consider moving if the right opportunity presents itself.

Any potential trade activity appears to be targeted rather than broad. Despite owning the league’s longest ongoing playoff drought, the Hornets still believe a path to Play-In contention exists.

In that framework, Sexton is viewed more as a flexible asset than a long-term pillar, particularly given his experience and scoring ability, which could attract teams looking for guard depth and offensive punch.

The Charlotte Hornets have made Collin Sexton available on the trade market, per @JakeLFischer

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