Hornets engage in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball after NBA Draft
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are actively discussing potential trades involving point guard LaMelo Ball, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. These talks follow the 2026 NBA Draft, where multiple teams expressed strong interest in acquiring Ball, who is under contract until 2029. Ball had a solid season, averaging 20.1 points and 7.1 assists over 72 games, and received All-NBA votes for the first time. He is eligible to sign a two-year max contract extension worth $119.2 million this summer.
- •LaMelo Ball is under contract with the Hornets until 2029.
- •Multiple teams are interested in acquiring Ball.
- •Ball averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season.
- •He received All-NBA votes for the first time in his career.
- •Ball is eligible for a max contract extension this summer.
- 5:10 AMESPN — Sources: Hornets engaged in LaMelo trade talks
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Insider reveals Hornets are 'engaged' in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball
"The Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks with multiple teams aggressively pursuing star point guard LaMelo Ball, sources said.
"Following the 2026 NBA Draft, Shams Charania revealed that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks surrounding LaMelo Ball.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 25, 2026, 5:10 AMSources: Hornets engaged in LaMelo trade talks
The Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks with multiple teams aggressively pursuing star point guard LaMelo Ball, sources said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 3:30 AMInsider reveals Hornets are 'engaged' in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball
Following the 2026 NBA Draft, Shams Charania revealed that the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks surrounding LaMelo Ball.
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