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Charlotte Hornets expected to sign LaMelo Ball’s older brother for Summer League

LiAngelo Ball, the older brother of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, is expected to sign with the Hornets and play for their summer league team, a league source confirmed Saturday.

SI.com’s All Hornets was the first to report the news.

The Summer League begins in August.

Speculation had grown in recent weeks about Ball’s potential signing. A video recently circulated of LiAngelo Ball working out at the Charlotte Hornets’ facilities.

LiAngelo Ball, who is 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, is the second eldest of the three Ball brothers. Lonzo, who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans, is the oldest; LaMelo is the youngest.