Hornets' Missed Shot: Ayo Dosunmu's Impact

0:00On April 27, the Charlotte Hornets made a solid move at the trade deadline by grabbing Kobe White, but they left some points on the board by not. Also snagging Ayo Dosenmoo to beef up their back court. Chicago's shipped Dosenmoo and Julian Phillips to Minnesota for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, a package the Hornets could, have easily topped with one first-rounder and still kept their flexibility. Now Dosenmoo is lighting it up for the Timberwolves, dropping 43 points on 13 of 17 shooting, including 5 for 5 from deep, especially with injuries to Anthony Edwards and Dante Devin Chenzo. Fans are buzzing about how his two-way game, three-level scoring and smart play would have meshed perfectly with Lamello Ball and White, spacing the bus. Floor at 43.9% from three and boosting their whole rotation. Looking ahead to the off-season, Dosenmoo hits free agency in his prime, but Charlotte's cap situation gets tight with Kobe White's resign and Brandon.

1:01Miller's extension looming, making that deadline deal their real mishot at reshaping the playoffs. That's your Charlotte Hornets news today, update. AI powered and always on.