The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball appear to be heading toward separation. Ball has battled an ankle injury this week . But now he reportedly wants out of the organization.

NBA insider Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports dropped the bombshell news on Thursday, all amid a slow start for the Hornets.

“Amidst a rough 4-11 start, Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball has grown increasingly frustrated with the organization and is open to a trade, league sources tell Yahoo Spots,” Iko posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.

Ball became a part of a rather hilarious moment involving Kon Knueppel against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Yet it's looking like his relationship with the team has soured.

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