With LaMelo Ball’s future in question, a new star is emerging as a potential new face of franchise for the Charlotte Hornets.

Cleveland lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 119-111, in overtime on Sunday afternoon at Rocket Arena. Two nights earlier, the Cavs needed a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback to avoid an embarrassing loss versus the three-win Washington Wizards.

Josh Giddey had 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Zach Collins added 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench and the Chicago Bulls erased a 13-point second half deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 and snap a seven-game losing streak.

LaMelo Ball’s name surfaces in trade buzz with Kings, Timberwolves, and Pelicans as Hornets struggle through a slow start.

The Chicago Bulls snapped their seven-game skid thanks to a well-rounded effort from their supporting cast.

The Charlotte Hornets have seen early success from their most recent rookie class, despite their inability to accumulate victories due to injuries. They have also made some changes in their roaster. For example,