Barring any surprising moves, the Charlotte Hornets appear to be already set with their center rotation consisting of Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Mason Plumlee, and maybe Grant Williams in small-ball lineups. That could give the team a slight margin for error, and if it results in a string of losses, the Hornets might have to contend with the possibility of LaMelo Ball wanting out.
The star point guard is entering his sixth season in the league. And despite his talent and popularity, he still has only one All-Star nod to his name and has yet to get a taste of the playoffs.