Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball reportedly open to trade from Hornets

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November 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots the ball defended by Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball is reportedly frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets and is open to a trade as the team is now 4-11 on the season. Charlotte has lost four games in a row.

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Ball has played in nine games this season putting up averages of 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game. He hasn’t received the type of help needed to compete in the league.

In Charlotte’s last game against the Indiana Pacers, who entered the game with just one win, the Hornets lost 127-118. Ball hasn’t publicly stated a desire to leave, but the fact that Ball sat out the last 4:32 of regulation against Indiana has fueled this rumor.

BREAKING: LaMelo is open to a trade from the Hornets.

Wow, wow, wow. pic.twitter.com/kYJeLChHtT

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 20, 2025

Time will tell if Ball really wants out of Charlotte or if this is just early-season frustration.

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About the Author Published Nov 21, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1