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A blockbuster NBA trade idea sending LaMelo Ball to the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson to the Los Angeles Lakers and Rui Hachimura to the Charlotte Hornets has been created. NBA writer Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Lakers and Hornets: Dallas Mavericks get:...

With the Dallas Mavericks sitting at 5–13 and still searching for an identity in the post–Luka Dončić era, a trade scenario from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey has brought new attention to the franchise’s long-term direction. Bailey suggested Dallas could explore a deal centered on Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball as...

The Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks have been named landing spots for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball by NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report. Bailey's column comes in the wake of NBA insider Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reporting that Ball is...

The Dallas Mavericks’ 120–116 preseason loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night underscored an issue that’s lingered since training camp began: they still don’t know who will consistently guard the other team’s best perimeter players. Klay Thompson, who turns 36 this season, opened as the primary defender on LaMelo...

The Charlotte Hornets lit up the perimeter on Saturday night at American Airlines Center, connecting on 16 three-pointers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120–116 in their lone home preseason game. Charlotte opened the contest with a 30–13 lead late in the first quarter and maintained control behind crisp ball movement...

The Dallas Mavericks will make their preseason home debut Saturday night when they face the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, marking the team’s only home exhibition game before closing the preseason on the road. On Friday, Mavericks fans got an early taste...

An NBA executive heard Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball took his strength and conditioning very seriously this summer, according to Roundtable. "I heard LaMelo took his strength and conditioning very seriously this summer for the first time since the Hornets drafted him," the NBA executive said. "I don't know...

An NBA trade idea sending Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets has been created. NBA writer Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Heat and Hornets: Charlotte Hornets Acquire: Bam Adebayo Miami Heat Acquire: Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel, 2027 first-round pick (own), 2027...

It’s never too early to start thinking about the NBA trade deadline. Teams with championship aspirations will be looking for reinforcements, and players on expiring contracts often become available if their current clubs fall out of contention. While unexpected names usually surface, here’s a look at some players who could...

An NBA trade idea sending Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III to the Charlotte Hornets has been created. NBA writer Dan Favale of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz:...