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Hornets Look to LaMelo Ball for 2025 Playoff Push
9/23/2025
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Story summary
- The Hornets aim to improve in the 2025-26 season, led by LaMelo Ball.
- Ball averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds last season, but played 47 games due to injuries.
- Head coach Charles Lee cited Ball's fitness and defensive growth, but urged foul discipline.
- Collin Sexton joined to mentor Ball and organize offense; Charlotte hasn't reached the playoffs since 2016.
