LaMelo Ball drew unexpected attention when he jogged out of the tunnel alongside Raptors players at Scotiabank Arena.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets/onsi as NBA analyst makes bold proclamation about LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel.

The Miami Heat trading for LaMelo Ball would purely be a bet on Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley, and Heat Culture changing his habits in a profound way to get the best out of the potential in his game. Miami would force Ball to play defense, trim the fat from his offensive game, and buy into a winning plan for the long term.

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

Denver will be aiming for a three-game winning streak after picking up road victories against the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets have a rare success to celebrate after winning at Toronto 111-86 on Friday night, marking the first time they've kept an opponent to fewer than 100 points this season.

Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.