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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 22: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets controls the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the LA Clippers at Spectrum Center on November 22, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) Getty Images Earlier this week a report from Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports dropped, and it alluded to their being some potential for a Lamelo Ball trade this season. Ball has since come out and refuted the reports, stating that he is happy in Charlotte, but this wouldn’t be the first time a team has traded away a player who wants to stay. With Charlotte not having earned a playoff berth once during Ball’s tenure, it may be time for the franchise to pivot, and allow Ball to use his talents on a team with some real direction. Ball is only 24 years old and he is one of the best passers in the NBA, and one of the best guards in the NBA as well. He has averaged 7.5 assists per game over his career and he is currently averaging 9.6 assists per game this year. Ball is not the most efficient scorer, but it is clear that he is a scoring threat with the ball in his hands, especially as an outside shooter. When healthy, Ball has shown that he is a player who can uplift his teammates as a passer while also putting pressure on defenses as a pick n’roll ball handler and as a shooter as well. One of the issues with Ball is that his health since his second season has…

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