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Hornets WAIVE Nick Smith Jr., Closing the Book on the DISASTROUS Jalen Duren Trade!
On today's show, we start with the breaking news that the Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Nick Smith Jr. While the move was widely expected due to a crowded backcourt, we take a moment to look back on his tenure. We acknowledge that he was a consummate professional who was given a fair opportunity to prove himself, but ultimately became a victim of the team's shift toward a veteran-heavy guard rotation.This decision officially closes the book on what we consider to be one of the worst cases of franchise malpractice of the Michael Jordan/Mitch Kupchak era: the 2022 draft-day trade of Jalen…
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