Overview
- Charlotte is not expected to move LaMelo Ball before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, according to reporting citing league sources.
- Team leaders plan an offseason assessment and could look to the 2026 draft for a potential backcourt successor.
- Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel are labeled untouchable as the Hornets entertain offers on the rest of the roster.
- Veteran guard Collin Sexton has attracted interest from multiple teams on his expiring $19 million contract.
- Ball, 24, is under contract through 2028–29 and is averaging 19.9 points, 7.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds over 29 games this season.