With NBA free agency upon us, here’s a look at the latest information HoopsHype has gathered.

* The Charlotte hornets they are expected to make an effort to land Gordon hayward in free agency, league sources told HoopsHype. Hayward signed an offer sheet with Charlotte in 2014 when he was a restricted free agent, which was matched by the Utah Jazz.

Charlotte enters free agency with $ 19.4 million of cap space and would likely need to facilitate a contract. Boston Celts and possibly a third team to get Hayward. The Hornets have several business candidates, as noted in a recent HoopsHype story, including Cody zeller Y Nicolas batum, who are entering the final season of their contracts. Terry rozier It also attracted commercial interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Sports Illustrated.

* The Hornets are also expected to be in the market for a free agent center addition, with Bismack biyombo Y Willy Hernangomez both on the open market.

* If Hayward leaves Boston, it could open the door to a possibility to sign and trade for Danilo gallinari, who is one of HoopsHype’s top-ranked free agents this offseason. It is also expected to attract significant interest from the Atlanta Hawks and other equipment.

* The Los angeles lakers will be the first in line to speak to two of their free agents Dwight howard Y Avery bradley when free agency opens, league sources told HoopsHype. Both players are also expected to attract the interest of various contenders. Howard has reportedly been linked to the Golden State Warriors, and Bradley has been linked to the Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks thus far.

The Lakers and Jared dudley They also have a mutual interest in a comeback, league sources told HoopsHype.

* The New Orleans Pelicans expected to show interest in free agent center Aron baynesLeague sources told HoopsHype. Baynes and the new Pelicans coach Stan van gundy We spent two seasons together previously with him Detroit Pistons. Baynes, who will be 34 when the season begins, could be a potential replacement for Derrick favors, who is also a free agent.

* There is a mutual interest between free agents Kent Bazemore and the Sacramento Kings in a return. The 31-year-old swingman averaged 10.3 points, shot 38.4 percent from center and grabbed 4.9 rebounds while playing 23.1 minutes per game off the bench for the Kings. Bazemore is also expected to speak to multiple teams once free agency opens.

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