Hornets

LaMelo Ball Is Being Shopped By The Hornets To Multiple Teams

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3 weeks ago

June 24, 2026

Joshua

According to EPSN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets are in legitimate, active talks with several teams revolving around LaMelo Ball. This is reportedly expected to have a conclusion within the next 48 hours.

While Ball has expressed interest in remaining with the organization, there is an expectation that Charlotte is wanting to go in a different direction that no longer includes the former third overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft.

Right now, per Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors are the teams currently interested in trading for the 24-year-old guard.

Ball has three seasons remaining on his five-year, $203.9 million contract.

Per Duane Rankin, the Phoenix Suns have decided to pass on the LaMelo Ball sweepstakes. They are the only known team to be out of the run.

In 72 games last season, he averaged 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in 28.0 minutes.

Hornets

Hornets Trade Miles Bridges To Suns

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3 weeks ago

June 28, 2026

Joshua

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets are trading 28-year-old Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for 30-year-old Grayson Allen and 33-year-old Royce O’Neale.

The full trade details are Hornets getting O’Neale, Grayson Allen, and 2033 first-rounder (unprotected). The Suns are getting Bridges, 2029 first-rounder (least favorable), 2027 second-rounder (least favorable).

This trade sees Phoenix save $20 million in tax and opens up a roster spot for the upcoming free agency beginning on June 30th. They have acquired their newest starting power forward who can shoot.

Charlotte gets a further out valuable first-round pick, as they have been on a bit of a rebuilding mindset since trading LaMelo Ball. Beyond the pick, they add two playoff-tested players who can help the younger core of their roster.

Coby White

Coby White Signs $74 Million Contract With Hornets

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3 weeks ago

June 25, 2026

Joshua

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets and Coby White have agreed to a three-year, $74 million contract for the 26-year-old to remain with the organization through the 2029 season.

With LaMelo Ball being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, White is reportedly becoming Charlotte’s newest starting point guard.

White was expected to gain interest from teams like the Detroit Pistons when free agency began, however, Hornets had a different vision for the promising guard.

After getting traded last season from the Chicago Bulls, in 21 games, White averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 19.4 minutes.

Many consider the White trade a steal for Charlotte as all they had to give up was Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second round picks.

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Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball To The Timberwolves For Naz Reid, Draft Picks

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3 weeks ago

June 25, 2026

Joshua

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by both organizations, the Charlotte Hornets have traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and multiple first-round draft picks.

Officially, Minnesota is trading away a 2033 first-rounder, three first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, 2030, and three second-round picks in 2029, 2032, 2033. In addition to acquiring the 24-year-old, Josh Green is being sent to the Timberwolves.

A couple days after trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, this opened up space for them to move forward and make a splash this offseason to acquire the star guard.

Ball has three seasons remaining on his five-year, $203.9 million contract.