NBA trade rumors: LaMelo and Lonzo Ball teaming up? How Cavaliers’ apron issues could lead to Hornets deal

The Lonzo Ball trade has been a swing and a miss for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After winning 64 games a year ago, Cleveland determined that it needed to both improve its point-of-attack defense and find a bench ball-handler to replace departing free agent Ty Jerome. It hoped to address both needs in one move with … Read more

Hornets coach Lee sorry for ‘foolish’ LaMelo Ball collision

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets coach Charles Lee sheepishly walked into the press room after his team’s 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and immediately threw himself under the proverbial bus. “Stupid … coach,” an embarrassed Lee said, shaking his head before sitting down to take questions from reporters. Lee and LaMelo Ball were involved … Read more