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Sources: Hornets seriously engaged in LaMelo Ball trade talks
The Charlotte Hornets are actively discussing trades involving star point guard LaMelo Ball with several teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are identified as the most aggressive suitors. Other teams have shown interest or explored options, while some have explicitly declined.
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The Hornets have entered serious trade negotiations with multiple teams following the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Hornets Engaged in Trade Talks for LaMelo Ball
confidence 95%The Charlotte Hornets are actively discussing trades involving star point guard LaMelo Ball with several teams. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are identified as the most aggressive suitors. Other teams have shown interest or explored options, while some have explicitly declined.
What's confirmed:
- The Charlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks with multiple teams regarding LaMelo Ball.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are among the teams with trade interest in Ball.
- Shams Charania reported that the Hornets are hearing trade offers for the all-star guard.
- The Phoenix Suns have no interest in LaMelo Ball.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Milwaukee Bucks explored a LaMelo Ball trade before moving Giannis Antetokounmpo.