According to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, the Hornets sent Ma Wei to the Suns in exchange for this year's No. 29 pick and a first-round pick in 29 years.
According to sources, the 2029 first-round pick is the worst among the Cavaliers, Jazz and Timberwolves (top five protections).
According to Substack reporter Jake Fischer, Misic returned to the Hornets as part of the Mavis deal.
In February 2025, Nurkic was sent to the Hornets, and Misic was sent to the Suns.