​  After the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Charlotte Hornets have begun engaging in trade talks involving star point guard LaMelo Ball.According to Charania, “multiple teams” are “strongly” in pursuit of the former All-Star. Ball is currently under contract until 2029 but is eligible to sign a two-year max contract extension this summer worth $119.2 million. Last season with the Hornets, Ball posted his most durable campaign since the 2021-22 season, averaging 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 72 games. He also received All-NBA votes for the first time in his career, the five of which were All-NBA Third Team votes.This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Insider reveals Charlotte is ‘engaged’ in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball      ​Read More