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Timberwolves do trade ‘due diligence’ on Hornets guard, but it’s not LaMelo Ball

As NBA trade speculation continues to build with the calendar nearing the new year, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expanding their evaluation of potential point guard options.

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Proposed new NBA rules could derail the Charlotte Hornets

The NBA draft lottery is already pretty unfair to teams like the Charlotte Hornets. They've been a bad team for several seasons now, and they've rarely gotten even an ounce of lottery luck.

LaMelo Ball News / HITC / December 23

Isiah Thomas highlights the change LaMelo Ball needs to make to become an NBA champion

Isiah Thomas hasn’t held back when it comes to his thoughts on why LaMelo Ball has struggled to reach NBA superstar status. When LaMelo Ball took home the 2020-21 Rookie of the Year award, plenty of fans believed he was the key player who could turn the Charlotte Hornets into a playoff team.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make 100 or more three-pointers in their rookie season can you name in nine minutes?

LaMelo Ball News / At The Hive / December 23

Recap/Analysis: Turnovers and bad defense doom Hornets against Cavs

The Charlotte Hornets to protect both the basketball and the basket as they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LaMelo Ball and Darius Garland went shot for shot to open the game.

Kon Knueppel News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23

'I’m Excited For His Future' – Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel Sets New Three-Point Record in Defeat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Kon Knueppel hit an impressive milestone during the Charlotte Hornets’ 139-132 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, as he became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 career three-pointers made.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 23

Hornets put focus on ball retention against Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets have lots of areas to fix in a short timeframe. After losing Monday night, they return home for a Tuesday night game against the Washington Wizards.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / December 23

NBA Legend Sends Strong Message to LaMelo Ball Over Winning Mentality After Cavs-Hornets

LaMelo Ball has never blended in. From the moment the electric guard was drafted, he’s earned a reputation for playing with a flair that turns routine possessions into highlights and makes Charlotte Hornets games worth tuning into, even when the standings suggest otherwise.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 22

Cavs share scoring duties in victory over Hornets

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter each had 27 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 139-132 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel makes NBA history with 100th made 3-pointer

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel continues to turn heads with his stellar shooting and mature game. On Monday, he even reached an impressive feat against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

LaVar Ball will love Lonzo, LaMelo clash in Cavs-Hornets showdown

The Ball family reunion took center stage in Cleveland on Monday night, and if LaVar Ball was watching, he was undoubtedly grinning ear-to-ear. The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, but the real story was the brotherly battle between Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball that lit up the second quarter.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 22

Hornets throw out a new starting lineup with one starter ruled out vs. the Cavaliers

In a few minutes, the Charlotte Hornets will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in two weeks. Moments ago, head coach Charles Lee submitted his starting lineup, so let's take a look.