Western contenders lead the race to land LaMelo Ball as trade talks heat up. Could a blockbuster deal shake up the NBA next season?

The Charlotte Hornets dropped their sixth straight on Saturday night, falling to the 11-48 Washington Wizards. With said loss, the team has now been swept in the season series by Washington, losing all four games.

Stephen Curry acknowledged that his participation in the Warriors next game would depend on how his ankle feels.

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Two major flaws of Charlotte's roster have exacerbated their struggles: a lack of on-ball creation, and a lack of shooting. The NBA's elite offenses have one, or both, of those traits in spades, and unfortunately, the Hornets have neither.

This is the only true path to creating meaningful cap space. A trio of Hornets players are slated to make greater than $19 million in 2025-26: LaMelo Ball (~$38 million), Miles Bridges ($25 million), and Jusuf Nurkic (~$19 million). It would be far from a shock to see any of these three players traded this summer.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Hornets Sports & Entertainment have partnered with Bold Reuse to introduce reusable cups at Spectrum Center. The program will initially start for all alcoholic beverages purchased at bars and concession stands in the arena.