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Hornets Re-Sign LaMelo Ball to Max Contract

Despite the ownership change on the horizon, Charlotte have committed to their star

James Plowright

Hornets Re-Sign LaMelo Ball to Max Contract
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The Charlotte Hornets didn't waste anytime in Free Agency signing franchise point guard LaMelo Ball to a 5 year designated maximum contract worth up to $260 million. Despite dealing with injury issues, LaMelo Ball has shown to be one of the most exciting young guards in the NBA. Despite the report having a figure of "Up to" $260 million, the contract will only reach that figure if LaMelo Ball makes an All-NBA team over the duration of his contract. If Ball does not qualify, it would revert to a $203 million contract over five years.

This move comes as a relief for Hornets fans as the change in new ownership has created some uncertainty with Charlotte's 2023 off-season. This contract puts LaMelo Ball in pole position to be the face of the franchise. It is unknown if there are any team or player options in the contract at this stage.

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JAMES PLOWRIGHT

Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com).  I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts.  Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards.  - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University. 

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