Ball is owed $168 million over the next four seasons on his contract. He did average a career-high 25.2 points per game in 2024-25, but he had his worst shooting season with a 40.5 field-goal percentage (33.9 percent from three on 11.2 attempts per contest).

LaMelo Ball would be one of the most sought-after trade targets in the NBA if he went on the block. Still just 23 years old, with four years remaining on his contract, the Hornets star is an incredibly valuable asset.