The Charlotte Hornets are actively exploring trade options for point guard LaMelo Ball, with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors emerging as the leading suitors.Teams have proposed packages ranging from the Raptors’ offer of Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick and two future first-round picks to Timberwolves assets including Rudy Gobert and a reported $33.3M trade exception, while the Celtics, Rockets, Bucks, Magic and Pistons remain in the mix.Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 72 games, has three years and $130.8M left on his contract, and the Hornets finished 44-38 and reached the
Play-In Tournament as the franchise weighs health, fit and long-term value.