Ball is averaging 25.8 points, 7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds this season, while playing on a team that often forces him into bad shots simply because there’s no one else.

Ball (wrist) is probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Ball has dealt with several injuries throughout the 2024-25 campaign, which has led to the Hornets managing his playing time.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball not named All-Star starter. Was Charlotte’s face of franchise snubbed? Roderick Boone January 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM ...

Senior NBA insider Shams Charania provides insight on the trade rumors involving the Charlotte Hornets' All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball on Monday.

That raises the obvious question: What about LaMelo Ball? Sources said the Hornets have no interest in moving on from their star guard. But setting aside the questions about Williams moving forward… ...

Ball signed a five-year, $260M contract extension ahead of the 2023-24 season, keeping him with the Hornets through the 2028-29 season.

Mar 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) attempts a three-point shot against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Spectrum Center.