Ahead of last season's trade deadline, the Hornets acquired a future first-round pick from the Dallas Mavericks in a deal centered around PJ Washington. That pick is a top-two protected first rounder in 2027 that has suddenly become one of Charlotte's most valuable assets.

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

The Mavericks and Lakers agreed to a stunning trade late Saturday night that will see Luka Doncic head to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis go to Dallas.