Hornets receive aggressive trade offers for LaMelo Ball as offseason heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are considering trade offers for All-Star LaMelo Ball, with a potential deal anticipated soon. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that while Ball prefers to stay in Charlotte, the Hornets are fielding aggressive offers from teams including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors. After a solid performance last season, where he led the team to the play-in tournament, Ball's trade value appears high amid teams looking for star players. Given the Hornets' struggles in recent years, a trade might allow them to reshape their roster. Rumors suggest a deal could be finalized in the next 24-48 hours.
- •Hornets evaluating trades for LaMelo Ball amid offseason discussions
- •Ball prefers to remain with Charlotte, but aggressive offers arise
- •Timberwolves and Raptors reportedly interested in acquiring Ball
- •Ball averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season
- •Trade could materialize within the next 24-48 hours
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Ranking best fits for Hornets star guard
- 4:21 AMCBS NBA — LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets fielding 'aggressive offers' as deal could materialize quickly
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball trade rumors emerge after NBA Draft; 2 suitors named
"The NBA offseason is in full swing and several teams are busy engaging in potential trades. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly listening to calls inquiring about LaMelo Ball. The star guard is fresh off a solid season, leading the franchise…
"The Charlotte Hornets posted their best season in years, just missing out on the playoffs. Now, they may trade their star point guard.
"The Hornets could make a surprising offseason move if they trade away Ball after a strong season in Charlotte
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:28 AMLaMelo Ball trade rumors: Ranking best fits for Hornets star guard
The Charlotte Hornets posted their best season in years, just missing out on the playoffs. Now, they may trade their star point guard.
- CBS NBAJun 25, 2026, 4:21 AMLaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets fielding 'aggressive offers' as deal could materialize quickly
The Hornets could make a surprising offseason move if they trade away Ball after a strong season in Charlotte
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:03 AMLaMelo Ball trade rumors emerge after NBA Draft; 2 suitors named
The NBA offseason is in full swing and several teams are busy engaging in potential trades. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly listening to calls inquiring about LaMelo Ball. The star guard is fresh off a solid season, leading the franchise…
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