<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Brad Wanamaker from the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday.</p>
<p>The two teams exchanged heavily protected future second-round picks, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was still pending NBA approval.</p>
<p>The 6-foot-3 Wanamaker has played in 39 games this season and averaged 4.7 points and 2.5 assists. This will be his fifth team in four seasons.</p>
<p>Wanamaker’s best season came in 2019, when he averaged 6.9 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Celtics.</p>
<p>The 31-year-old could help fill some of the void left by the injury to rookie LaMelo Ball, who will miss the remainder of the season with fractured right wrist.</p>
<p>The Hornets (22-21) currently are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.</p>
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