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The Miami Heat were unaware that Terry Rozier III had been investigated for irregularities related to suspicious prop bets when they acquired him from the Charlotte Hornets in 2024. The Heat owe the Hornets a lottery-protected 2027 first-round pick from the Rozier trade. That pick becomes an unprotected first-round pick in 2028 if it doesn't convey in 2027. Miami could file a … [Read more...] about Heat Could File Grievance Over Terry Rozier Trade; Unclear If Miami Can Trade Rozier

Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for October and November. This marks the first time both winners played for the same college. Knueppel averaged 18.4 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 41.3 percent on three-pointers. Flagg averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists. … [Read more...] about Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg Named NBA’s Rookies Of The Month

LaMelo Ball is open to a trade from the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Ball has become increasingly frustrated with the franchise. For their part, sources tell Yahoo that the Hornets are open to moving Ball. Ball has $130 million remaining over the next three seasons on his contract, but is only 24 years old and could play to his talents following a … [Read more...] about Report: LaMelo Ball, Hornets Open To Trade Possibility

A recent report surfaced that the LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets might be open to a trade of the star guard. In a live stream for Bleacher Report, Jake Fischer reported that he's heard differently. "I can tell you with absolute certainty that the Hornets are not actively looking to move LaMelo Ball any time soon," Fischer said about the situation. The original report was … [Read more...] about Report: Hornets Not Looking To Trade LaMelo Ball

While LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets have each given clear signals that they'd prefer to make the situation work and avoid a trade, the topic will likely remain one that the league tracks closely leading up to the 2026 NBA trade deadline. When asked to respond to the initial report, Ball said he loves being with the Hornets and hopes to remain with the franchise. "The … [Read more...] about Hornets Appear Willing To Listen To LaMelo Ball Trade Offers