LaMelo Ball has been a bright spot for a Charlotte Hornets franchise that has been a gutter ball. So, the idea of trading Ball should make the team rethink their existence.

The Charlotte Hornets will enter the 2025 offseason with teams eager to find out if either LaMelo Ball or Miles Bridges are available

For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).