LaMelo Ball: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25

Charlotte Hornets Shouldn’t Trade LaMelo Ball and Shop 1 Surprising Player, Per Analyst

Nobody knows what the Charlotte Hornets plan to do with their roster in their chase for NBA glory. Another disappointing season has fans and analysts alike openly wondering if the Hornets has any chance of transforming the team into a squad that can contend for the Larry O’Brien trophy.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 25

What the Hornets cannot afford to happen this offseason

The Charlotte Hornets enter the offseason 19-63, the third-worst record in basketball. Several things went wrong for them during the year, ranging from being shark-bitten with injuries to multiple tough losses.

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LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / April 24

LaMelo Ball likely to request trade in latest NBA rumors

LaMelo Ball's future is up in the air going into next season. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, LaMelo Ball will likely request a trade from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24

2024-25 Hornets Awards: Team MVP, Most Improved, and more

The Charlotte Hornets didn't get any NBA recognition this year. No player was good enough to warrant an award, and they're not going to land on any All-NBA teams this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 24

NBA analyst predicts surprise LaMelo Ball trade request

The Charlotte Hornets have said time and again that they do not want to trade LaMelo Ball. Most recently, Ball himself said he's tired of the people telling him he needs to leave Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 22

LaMelo Ball squeaks into The Ringer's top-50 NBA ranking

Where does LaMelo Ball rank among NBA players? The Charlotte Hornets guard might be one of the most difficult players to quantify in the sport. On the one hand, he's clearly very gifted and does things no one else does.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

1 player Charlotte Hornets must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Charlotte Hornets are in basketball limbo. The franchise has lived in a state of extended purgatory. They have had glimpses of promise repeatedly buried under layers of inconsistency, injuries, and underwhelming returns.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 21

ESPN hands the Charlotte Hornets a shocking grade for the 2024-25 season

After a disastrous 19-63 season, it's surprising to think that the Hornets actually exceeded expectations in some people's eyes. However, when ESPN’s Kevin Pelton released his regular season grades for all 30 NBA teams, he gave Charlotte a (C-).

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 20

LaMelo Ball scores big with Humane Society partnership

LaMelo Ball didn’t just make plays for the Charlotte Hornets this season—he made a difference for pets across the country. In a unique assist that extended

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 18

Four Point Guard Candidates for the Sacramento Kings

Let the offseason predictions begin. As the dust settles around the Sacramento Kings' play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks , the firing of Monte McNair

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 18

Could the Hornets make a run at Lonzo Ball this offseason?

With the Chicago Bulls' season ending on Wednesday night, the team has to start to look at itself, and what to do with their current roster. One player that could be of intrigue this offseason?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 18

Why trading LaMelo Ball now would make sense for the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets probably aren't trading LaMelo Ball. They remain committed to him publicly despite calls from the media and fans to move on from the superstar point guard.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 18

Isaiah Thomas gives verdict whether LaMelo Ball is capable of turning the Charlotte Hornets around

Another frustrating season is in the books for the Charlotte Hornets, and they hope for more direction in 2025-26 The Charlotte Hornets began the 2024-25 season filled with lofty optimism.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17

Trade LaMelo Ball? Hornets coach Charles Lee gives his take

Trading LaMelo Ball doesn't seem to be on Charles Lee's to-do list. The Charlotte Hornets coach is aware of all the talk surrounding his star player, but he's not paying much attention to it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 16

LaMelo Ball wants to stay in Charlotte, the team wants him stronger

As the NBA draft lottery and draft itself inch closer, speculation and rumors about the Charlotte Hornets and their star LaMelo Ball have been a topic of conversation.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 16

LaMelo Ball gives opinion on Charles Lee after first year as the Hornets head coach

It was an interesting year, to say the least, for Charlotte Hornets first-year head coach Charles Lee. He got a healthy dose of what the injury luck is

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

Charlotte Hornets: Charles Lee Issues 5-Word Challenge to LaMelo Ball Ahead of the Offseason

Charles Lee has high expectations for LaMelo Ball after coaching him in his first full season with the Charlotte Hornets. Ball has only played 47 regular season games since he was mostly injured, and Lee believes that his injury history is holding him back from becoming a full-fledged NBA All-Star.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

Hornets Head Coach On What LaMelo Ball Needs To Stay Healthy

Still just 23 years old, LaMelo Ball is one of the most electric players in the NBA. As fun as he is to watch, there is a major problem. He hasn’t been on the court nearly enough for the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15

LaMelo Ball's honeymoon period with Hornets is over

During his five-year NBA career, Ball hasn't been criticized for failing to guide the Hornets to the playoffs — at least not as much as other top-three picks.

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