While evaluating trade deadline opportunities that may benefit each NBA team, Bleacher Report suggested that the Charlotte Hornets should “poke around” to see if other NBA teams may be interested in acquiring LaMelo Ball. According to Hughes, strong defensive teams like the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets may benefit from adding an offensive weapon like Ball.
LaMelo Ball has been one of the league's most dynamic offensive players this season, and because of his high-level production and the team being in a "selling" position at the deadline, rival front offices may give Jeff Peterson a call, even if they have no intention of moving him.