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Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets receive $5 million from Nets, Cavs interested in Treveon Graham

By Jerry Stephens

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 22: Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Jarell Martin #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies on March 22, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 22: Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Jarell Martin #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies on March 22, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Miles Bridges dropped 20 points in the Queen City team’s third summer league game against the Boston Celtics. (CBSsports.com) In this edition of Buzz City Beat, we look at what the Charlotte Hornets received from the Brooklyn Nets in the Dwight Howard trade, free agent Treveon Graham getting interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and an update on Malik Monk‘s thumb injury.

Hornets receive $5 million from Nets (Twitter/ @EricPincus)

"I’m expecting a motivating factor in the Howard/Mozgov trade for the Charlotte Hornets was the $5 mil they’re getting from the Nets in cash. FWIW – Mozgov needed to pass a physical for Charlotte, Howard did not for Brooklyn"

In addition to acquiring Timofey Mozgov and two future second-round picks in exchange for Dwight Howard, Charlotte also received $5 million in cash consideration from Brooklyn. The most an NBA team can receive in cash for the 2018-19 season is $5.243 million.

The Hornets also got cash from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a draft-day trade that sent the 45th overall pick (Hamidou Diallo) to OKC. Having received $243k from OKC, Charlotte has now received the max $5.243 million for this season.

Cavs interested in Treveon Graham (Twitter/ @daldridgetnt)

"Cavaliers had a group in this morning to see workout of UFA @TreBall21, per league sources. Cleveland has strong interest; Minnesota in as well. Hornets did not give Graham a QO in June, making him unrestricted. Good 3 and D wing potential."

The Cavaliers and the Timberwolves are two teams who are interested in signing Treveon Graham this summer. Both would be good options for Graham but he would probably get more playing time with a rebuilding Cavs team than a playoff-contending T-Wolves squad. If not for Charlotte’s immense wing depth, they most likely would’ve brought back the promising 24-year old.

Another team to keep an eye on should be the Houston Rockets. After losing two 3-and-D wings in Trevor Ariza and Luc Richard Mbah Moute in free agency, they should look to add a cheap option like Graham off of the bench. I think that Treveon would be a good fit on a contending team with his defensive intensity and much improve outside shooting ability.

Malik Monk’s thumb isn’t broken (Twitter/ @QCHspencer)

"Source: Malik Monk’s right thumb is not broken. Original diagnosis was given in Las Vegas at UNLV. Upon a second opinion, determination is thumb isn’t broken. Updated recovery timetable unknown currently."

It was originally thought that Monk would be out anywhere from six to eight weeks. After a second X-ray showed his thumb wasn’t broken, his status was updated to day-to-day going forward. It’s unclear if he will play in any of the Hornets’ remaining summer league games but this is positive news.

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With only a sprained thumb and no pain, Malik should be able to return sooner rather than later. After missing the entire summer league and most of the offseason last year with an injury, it’s good to see that the same won’t happen this time around for Charlotte’s promising second-year player.

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