Hornets GM reveals why he made stunning LaMelo Ball trade: ‘Honest look in the mirror’

NBA Hornets GM reveals why he made stunning LaMelo Ball trade: ‘Honest look in the mirror’ By Bryan Fonseca Published July 12, 2026, 6:51 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said the franchise’s decision to trade LaMelo Ball was made with a long-term mentality.

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