NBA – Confident, Lonzo Ball assume: “LaMelo is going to be sent to this franchise this summer”.

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Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif

While a handful of teams are still fighting for the title, the majority of NBA franchises are already preparing for the future. In the run-up to the draft, many rumors are flourishing, including in unexpected cities. According to his brother, LaMelo Ball could be on his way to Charlotte!

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For once, the NBA microcosm should be buzzing well before the start of free agency. Indeed, the lottery has thrown up so many surprises this year that there should be one or more major trades between now and June 25. The most likely is that the Sixers will part with the third pick, as they want to play for the title quickly with Joel Embiid and Paul George.

But doubts also persist around the first two picks. Dallas and San Antonio are reportedly coveting the same superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Greek Freak will remain out of reach if these picks are not included in negotiations. In short, there could be a few surprises at the start of the summer, particularly in franchises that nobody expects.

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LaMelo Ball on the way out after the draft?!

In the latest episode of his podcast, Lonzo Ball spoke out about the future of his little brother LaMelo, still stuck with the non-improving Hornets, and he put forward a totally crazy hypothesis. According to him, the All-Star should pack his bags and join a franchise with its sights set on the title. It’s unlikely, but he spoke with a certain conviction in his voice.

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LaMelo Ball is one of the league’s most popular players, a young All-Star, so it’s pretty hard to imagine the Hornets parting ways with the face of the franchise. But it’s true that results haven’t been great under his leadership, so management could try their luck with a more traditional point guard like Dylan Harper. On the other hand, he would no longer be available in the fourth position.

And even if Charlotte manages to move up the draft order and pick up the Spurs’ choice, will the Clippers have what it takes to deliver LaMelo Ball? Not necessarily, which is why Lonzo’s prediction seems lunar. Finally, after the Luka Doncic trade, nothing is impossible in this league.