They put the ball in Middleton’s hands and let him ... with five players fighting for their next NBA opportunity — guys like Keon Johnson, Trendon Watford, Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson ...

As Spurs acting coach Mitch Johnson explained ... but his efforts were in vain as the Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball's 27 points, logged four 20-point scorers of their own. Ball also became the ...

Could a basically buzz-free campaign spur the Charlotte Hornets toward a basketball world-rocking LaMelo Ball trade during the 2025 NBA offseason? That depends who you ask. ESPN's Tim Bontemps ...