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Grade Charlotte Hornets received forward Royce O'Neale from Phoenix Suns
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Charlotte acquires a quality role player in a Miles Bridges salary dump. Five articles confirm the Hornets trade their best asset for complementary wings. O'Neale provides 3-and-D depth but doesn't solve Charlotte's core competitiveness issues. Fans debated whether losing Bridges justifies gaining Allen and O'Neale together. Hornets likely needed the salary relief more than the actual player upgrade.
Charlotte Hornets received forward Royce O'Neale from Phoenix Suns.
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