The Hornets guard appears to be on his way out.

Tyus Jones, an 11-year NBA veteran, will head to Charlotte as it looks to gear up for a potential playoff push.

Former Alabama guard Collin Sexton is heading to his fourth NBA franchise after a partial season with the Charlotte Hornets. With the NBA trade deadline looming on Thursday, the suddenly relevant Hornets are sending Sexton,

Reports are swirling that the Hornets may be in on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Charlotte Hornets just made their first trade of the season, and it could be one that builds on their mounting momentum. On Wednesday evening, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed the trade, featuring two teams and one player in a relatively minor deal that carries major implications.

If Jeff Peterson, the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, does any kind of wheeling and dealing before the deadline, the premise would be gathering more draft capital to add to the already-growing stable Peterson has collected in less than two full years in charge of personnel in Charlotte.

How wild could things get in Buzz City?

Charlotte Hornets (23-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (31-18, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -3.5; over/under is 217.