Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball denies trade rumors amid Hornets struggles
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LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets' star guard, has reportedly grown frustrated with the organization and is open to a trade, according to multiple league sources. However, Ball dismissed the rumors on social media with a clown emoji. The 24-year-old has appeared in just nine games this season due to injury, as the Hornets sit at 4-11.
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Cleveland enters as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 237.5 points, despite recent injuries sidelining key players. A computer model projects a high-scoring affair led by Donovan Mitchell and LaMelo Ball.
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The Dallas Mavericks are engaging in renewed discussions with multiple teams about trading Anthony Davis, according to ESPN, despite his recent hand injury sidelining him until at least March. Davis, who earns $54 million this season, has been the subject of rumors since November. Analysts suggest the Charlotte Hornets could be an ideal landing spot for the 33-year-old center.
Norman Powell scored 25 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 126-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. The Heat set a franchise record with 53 points in the first quarter. Rookie Kon Knueppel had a career-high 30 points for Charlotte.