Field Level Media
The Charlotte Hornets on Friday exercised their third-year option for guard LaMelo Ball and the fourth year-option on P.J. Washington.
Ball won NBA Rookie of the Year last season for averaging 15.7 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game over 51 games (31 starts) despite his season being interrupted by a wrist injury.
To start his sophomore campaign, the 2020 NBA draft's third overall pick has averaged 19.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals in five starts to lead the Hornets to a 4-1 record.
A power forward, Washington has appeared in three games off the bench for Charlotte this season, averaging 6.