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Zach Lowe believes LaMelo Ball doesn't want a trade but has one question
- Analyst Zach Lowe says LaMelo Ball doesn’t want out, but questions what Charlotte wants in a trade
- Lowe doubts a straightforward guard swap among Ball, Young, and Morant, suggesting a ‘distressed asset’ carousel is unlikely
- Charlotte’s on-court value with Ball is high; they’re 13.1 points better when he plays, per Cleaning the Glass
- The article suggests Ball’s presence could yield about 29 expected wins over 82 games
- Lowe entertains the idea of Hornets trying to ‘fleece’ the Kings if a trade path opens
- The Hornets’ trade decisions will hinge on what they want in return and their longer-term plan
- Ball publicly refuted a report about wanting out, using social media to push back
- The piece notes Ball’s shooting struggles (38% from the field) but highlights his overall impact
- The article mentions Ball’s value relative to other star guards historically matched in discussions of distressed assets
- The piece frames Ball as a cornerstone for Charlotte, complicating any potential trade
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