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LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address right ankle and wrist issues. Ball had played through pain in recent weeks before he and the team consulted doctors and determined these procedures will allow him to have a full and productive offseason. Ball has dealt with ankle injuries over recent years, missing at least 25 games in … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Out For Season With Ankle, Wrist Surgeries

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to re-explore the trade market for center Mark Williams this offseason. Rival executives believe Charlotte will look to trade Williams again, after the failed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline. The Hornets and Lakers had agreed to a swap of Williams for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2031 … [Read more...] about Hornets Expected To Re-Explore Trade Market For Mark Williams

Executives around the league are monitoring the potential availability of LaMelo Ball this offseason, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Luka Doncic's trade to the Lakers has expanded executive's horizon of which star could potentially get dealt next. Ball is currently in the first year of a five-year, $204 million deal. Ball is averaging 26.1 points and 7.0 assists per … [Read more...] about Executives Monitoring LaMelo Ball Availability This Offseasn

Malachi Flynn and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a 10-day day contract. Flynn is represented by Aaron Reilly. Flynn appeared in 69 games last season with the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, averaging 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 12.7 minutes. Flynn also scored 50 points in one late season game with the Pistons. Flynn is averaging 21.7 … [Read more...] about Malachi Flynn, Hornets Agree To 10-Day Contract

Mark Williams' agent, Jeff Schwartz, released a statement asserting that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have rescinded a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for his client. "The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple, nationally recognized doctors, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical," said Schwartz in his … [Read more...] about Mark Williams’ Agent Contends Lakers Should Not Have Failed Mark Williams On Physical