LaMelo Ball, on trade rumors: "I love being.."

Throughout the past week, few players have garnered more attention than LaMelo Ball in the NBA. However, the media frenzy surrounding the Charlotte Hornets point guard is not due to his performance on the court. According to NBA Rumors, the North Carolina franchise might trade away their star player.

The Hornets are struggling at the start of the season with a modest 4-11 record, and amidst their poor form, rumors have once again engulfed their key player. A recent report suggested that LaMelo Ball could be open to a trade, but the guard decided to directly quash the speculation after Friday's practice.

“I love it here,” he asserted without hesitation. “I don't say anything. I just try to win, that's it. And that's what we will keep doing.”

Ball, in his sixth NBA season, stated that the information did not come from him or his circle. “He never heard it from me,” he emphasized, visibly annoyed by the attention.

Although the guard typically avoids commenting on reports or rumors, this time he felt compelled to intervene before the issue gained unwanted momentum: “When something becomes too important, you have to say something,” he explained. “This made headlines on Bleacher Report and other outlets, and I didn't want it to keep growing.”

A history marked by injuries

Since entering the league in 2020, LaMelo has shown glimpses of stardom but has also grappled with persistent physical issues. In his first five seasons, he played 231 out of 410 games, his availability primarily hampered by repeated ankle injuries.

As the franchise seeks to regain competitive stability, Ball emphasizes his commitment to leading the rebuilding process and dispelling any doubts about his immediate future. With a still-developing project and a challenging start to the season, his message points in one direction:
to continue working from within, without external distractions.

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