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Hornets GM Explains That Trading LaMelo Ball Was About Rising Beyond the Play-In

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson said trading LaMelo was among the toughest decisions he's made, but he believes it was necessary. “LaMelo, I'm going to miss him... Obviously, an enormous talent,” Peterson said. However, acquiring Naz Reid and multiple draft picks was “something we couldn't pass up” as Charlotte shifts its focus from reaching the Play-In to “ultimately contend for championships.”