Observer exclusive: Hornets coach James Borrego reacts to the Montrezl Harrell trade

Unlike year’s past, the Hornets weren’t merely bystanders at the trade deadline.

Landing Montrezl Harrell on Thursday is going to benefited them in a variety of ways. He’s a necessary addition for a number of reasons and the Hornets are welcoming the 28-year-old forward-center with open arms.

In the latest episode of The QC Hornets Nest, coach James Borrego gives his initial reaction to the deal, how thinks Harrell will help them most and the importance of stating afloat as they embark on the final week of games prior to the All-Star break.

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This story was originally published February 11, 2022 at 5:23 PM with the headline "Observer exclusive: Hornets coach James Borrego reacts to the Montrezl Harrell trade."

Roderick Boone

The Charlotte Observer

Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA. In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals. The Long Island native has deep North Carolina roots and enjoys watching “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” endlessly. Support my work with a digital subscription