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The Charlotte Hornets have a long offseason ahead of them, and the biggest mystery is how Jeff Peterson plans to navigate it. One name that could quietly surface in those internal conversations is steady role player Josh Green.

Green returned from injury in December and immediately re‑established himself as a dependable 3‑and‑D presence. He defended, he hit shots, he played within the system. On paper, he’s exactly the kind of bench piece a young team should want to keep. So why would the Hornets consider moving him?

Josh Green may be the key to unlocking a blockbuster move

Green has been one of Charlotte’s most reliable rotation players. He defends multiple positions, knocks down open threes, and finished the season shooting 42.0% from deep, trailing behind Kon Knueppel (albeit on lower volume). Add in a 12.5 net rating — second‑best on the team among players with 20+ games — and it’s clear he’s been quietly excellent.

But that’s also what makes him valuable on the trade market. There are various reasons why he could still be expendable in the summer.

The first being Green has an expiring contract this summer. From a financial perspective, his current deal makes him the fourth-highest salary on the roster behind LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller. He’s not the fourth‑best player, and Peterson may need that money to address bigger offseason priorities.

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