For months, the idea of the Orlando Magic striking on a blockbuster trade for All-Star LaMelo Ball has been quite a hot topic among fans and pundits alike.
Considering their desire and, frankly, need for a legitimate franchise point guard running alongside cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the thought of GM Anthony Parker going out and snagging one of the game's best young talents at the position has served as a serious source of amusement.
Now, getting excitement levels even higher for those desiring to see such a transaction is the recent claims by ESPN's Tim MacMahon that Ball could be a legitimate trade asset for the Hornets this coming year, especially if he "plays really well early in the season.