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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

LaMelo Ball reiterated his preference to remain with the Charlotte Hornets after practice on Friday following a report that he is open to a trade away from the franchise that drafted him in 2020. "I love being here," Ball said . "I ain't saying nothing. I'm just trying to win, that's it. That's what we're going to keep doing." The Hornets have a 4-11 record this season. In his … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball On Trade Rumors: I Love Being Here

Brandon Miller will be reevaluated in two weeks after the Charlotte Hornets confirmed his left shoulder subluxation injury. Miller underwent further evaluation for the injury that was suffered on October 25. Miller has missed five straight games with the injury after averaging 14.5 points and 4.0 assists in the Hornets' initial two games of the season. Miller played in just 27 … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller Out At Least Two More Weeks With Shoulder Injury

Terry Rozier's attorney Jim Trusty dismissed federal allegations that his client faked an injury to facilitate illegal sports betting, arguing Rozier lost money from his shoe endorsement deal by missing games at the end of the 2022-23 season. The federal indictment alleges Rozier informed co-defendant De'Niro Laster he would prematurely remove himself from a March 23, 2023 game … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier’s Lawyer Claims Shoe Contract Disproves Gambling Allegations

The Charlotte Hornets exercised their 2026-27 team options for Brandon Miller and Tidjane Salaun on Friday. Miller's option is for $15.1 million. Miller is currently out due to a shoulder subluxation. Salaun's option is worth $8.24 million. Salaun is averaging 4.0 points and 4.8 rebounds on the season. … [Read more...] about Hornets Exercise 2026-27 Team Option For Brandon Miller, Tidjane Salaun