Hornets' LaMelo Ball calls out report saying he's open to trade

LaMelo Ball appeared to dispute a report suggesting that he’s open to being traded out of Charlotte.

The Hornets star posted a clown emoji in response to a social media post about a Yahoo Sports report published Thursday evening that said he was “frustrated.”

According to the report, Ball is said to be open to a trade, having grown frustrated with the organization and the Hornets’ front office becoming disillusioned with him.

The reported turn in the relationship from Ball comes after the Hornets dropped to 4-11 with a loss to the Pacers on Wednesday night, a game Ball sat out the last 4:32 of regulation.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks on in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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