Ball is averaging 29.6 points, 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds in his fifth season. He was Rookie of the Year in 2020-21 and an All-Star the following season.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, drives against his brother, Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, during a game at the United Center on Nov. 29, 2021. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images) In a ...

While LaMelo Ball has been the face of the organization since his arrival, questions about his availability have begun surfacing as the team evaluates its future direction.

Lonzo Ball had a shot to be better than LaMelo if he had stayed healthy and improved his 3-point shot. LaMelo's 3-point shot is by far better, and it's not particularly close. Next year, LaMelo ...