Charlotte Hornets' star LaMelo Ball returns for the November 21, 2025 game against the Los Angeles Clippers. His presence offers a much-needed boost f

LaMelo Ball says he wants to stay with the Hornets despite the team's struggles and increasing speculation about his future from outside the organization.

The LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte might be nearing its end. According to Yahoo NBA reporter Kelly Iko, the 24-year-old, one-time All-Star guard has “grown increasingly frustrated” with the Hornets and is open to a trade.

Bleacher Report's Andrew Peters recently listed potential trade suitors for Ball, and the Brooklyn Nets appeared as the first team on the list. While the Nets are in a rebuild of their own, they have the assets to go after the 6-foot-7 point guard and speed the timeline up a bit.