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I think Malcolm has three years left to Gordon's two... they also don't have to match salary as they are way under the cap. A three team deal makes a lot of sense... in part because I think Indiana would like to get off of Malcolm's salary and I don't think Hornets would have any interest in him.I think Indiana would make the most sense. Maybe they want Hayward because he can help that team in a position of need. Also, although he has a big contract, like you said, there's only 2 years left. Brogdon and TJ McConnel combine to make Hayward money the next two years plus they are owed close to $30 in a year that Hayward is gone.
Indiana won't use all their cap space on free agents so taking in an extra 8-9M isn't a huge deal and we could reward them for it (maybe with a Charlotte pick).

