Hornets Acquire Collin Sexton and 2030 Second-Round Pick from Jazz in Exchange for Jusuf Nurkić
Charlotte, NC – June 30, 2025 — Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has officially announced a roster move that brings dynamic guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round draft pick to Buzz City in a trade with the Utah Jazz. In return, the Hornets are sending veteran center Jusuf Nurkić to Salt Lake City.
🔄 Trade Details
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Hornets Receive:
- Collin Sexton (Guard)
- 2030 Second-Round Pick
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Jazz Receive:
- Jusuf Nurkić (Center)
🏀 About Collin Sexton
Selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Alabama, Collin Sexton has proven himself to be a capable scorer and floor general. Over the course of 407 games (335 starts), the 6-foot-3 guard holds career averages of:
- 18.8 points
- 2.8 rebounds
- 3.7 assists
- In 29.9 minutes per game
During the 2024-25 NBA season with Utah, Sexton continued to impress, posting:
- 18.4 PPG
- 2.7 RPG
- 4.2 APG
- In 27.9 minutes, starting in 61 of 63 games
Sexton hails from Marietta, Georgia, and was honored with NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2018-19. Before joining the Jazz in a blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell in 2022, he played four seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
🧱 About Jusuf Nurkić
A seasoned big man, Jusuf Nurkić has been a dependable interior presence for over a decade. Across 11 NBA seasons and 590 games (490 starts), the Bosnian center has averaged:
- 11.8 points
- 8.8 rebounds
- 2.5 assists
- 1.1 blocks
- In 24.3 minutes per game
He earned All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2014-15 and has recorded four seasons averaging a double-double.
Nurkić arrived in Charlotte earlier this year (Feb. 6, 2025) in a deal that sent Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić, and a 2026 second-round pick to Phoenix in exchange for Nurkić and a 2026 first-round pick.
📊 Building for the Future
With this move, the Hornets continue to stockpile draft capital, now holding three or more selections in every NBA Draft through 2031. The addition of Sexton adds backcourt scoring and energy, while the extra second-round pick enhances the team’s long-term flexibility.
This trade signals a continued commitment by Charlotte’s front office to reshape the roster with younger, high-upside talent and to create opportunities for strategic growth via the draft.
📣 Final Thoughts
The acquisition of Collin Sexton is not just about adding a scorer—it’s about building a faster, younger backcourt and keeping the Hornets competitive in a constantly evolving Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Utah adds a solid, experienced big man in Nurkić who can anchor the paint and bring veteran leadership.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Hornets gear up for the 2025-26 season with a new-look roster and renewed ambition.
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