There’s a growing narrative online that the Charlotte Hornets are stuck in a forever-like rebuild. The last time they made the NBA playoffs was in 2016. Hope was high when the team drafted can’t-miss prospect LaMelo Ball in the 2020 draft.

However, nothing has changed since then when it comes to their success on the court, even with Melo’s addition. Ball’s play style, for lack of a better word, has looked erratic and somewhat highlight-driven. Some even went as far as to accuse the 24-year-old of not taking basketball seriously.

Now in his sixth year with the franchise, the one-time all-star is reportedly frustrated with the team’s 4-11 start and wants a trade out, according to a report on X by Kelly Ilko from Yahoo Sports.

To be fair, the Hornets have sorely missed the services of guar

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