Hornets GM Explains Why LaMelo Ball Was Traded

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Hornets GM Explains Why LaMelo Ball Was Traded

Hornets fans may have been surprised when Ball was traded, but Jeff Peterson had clear reasons behind the deal. "Getting Naz Reid when you can get a player of his caliber," Peterson said. "And of course, the draft capital and the flexibility just felt like it was something that was able to achieve multiple goals in one transaction."

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