The narrative surrounding LaMelo Ball is that he's not a winning player and that he doesn't care about winning. He's been criticized for playing like it's a pic

The latest update on LaMelo Ball's future in Charlotte might draw some concerns as the Hornets remain stuck near the bottom of the East

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With all eyes firmly on the future, NBA media has now taken to pondering whether or not the Charlotte Hornets can or should keep LaMelo Ball. The trade deadline is gone, but everyone's now wondering if Ball is going to be one of the big names moved this summer.

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball could surprisingly emerge as a trade candidate during the upcoming offseason.

LaMelo Ball has been a bright spot for a Charlotte Hornets franchise that has been a gutter ball. So, the idea of trading Ball should make the team rethink their existence.

The report says that quite a few league executives have said they're going to keep a close eye on LaMelo Ball. Scotto said, "LaMelo Ball is one of the stars several executives who spoke with HoopsHype will be monitoring on the trade market this summer.

The availability of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is one of the stars several executives who spoke with HoopsHype will be monitoring on the trade market this summer. Source: HoopsHype Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Reporting on Mavs trade talks,

NBA executives are monitoring LaMelo Ball‘s future with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Ball will make $37,958,760 next season.