Raptors Eyeing Lamelo Ball Trade Talks

Toronto quietly "checked in" on LaMelo Ball this summer, per HoopsHype, as the Raptors looked for a star after a 30 52 season. With Immanuel Quickley healthy and Toronto surprising at 16 11, the fit made sense then. Charlotte never seemed to bite, preferring to let its core of Ball Brandon Miller Miles Bridges and Kon Kuenppel prove itself when healthy. That quartet has logged just 66 minutes together but shows promise with a plus 8.1 net rating. Ball however has played only 247 of a possible 424 games in his career. Merlin sees Toronto testing the waters more than making a move. Charlotte can wait thanks to Ball s clear impact when on the floor and his youth. If injuries persist the Hornets may shift course, but for now patience rules.