Spencer Hawes: Traded To Hornets

Hawes was traded to the Hornets on Monday, along with Matt Barnes, in exchange for Lance Stephenson, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Analysis:

Hawes signed a four-year, $22.7 million contract with the Clippers last summer, but he was a major disappointment this season as the backup to DeAndre Jordan. The Washington product's numbers were down significantly across the board, and he ended the season averaging just 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in fewer than 18 minutes per game. Hawes shot just 39.3 percent from the floor - an unacceptably low number for a center - while connecting on just 31.3 percent of his three-point attempts. The center appeared in only seven playoff games, due in large part to his struggles on the defensive end. He'll step into a situation in Charlotte where he'll compete for a larger role, though the veteran will need to prove he's committed to efficient play on both ends if he's to return to the form that made him an intriguing free agent target for the Clips last summer. Hawes, whose contract is not exactly team-friendly considering his performance this season, has three years and more than $17 million remaining on his deal, which includes a dreaded player option for the third year.