LaMelo Ball RESPONDS to Trade Rumors | Kon Knueppel's STAR Turn Changes Everything
We unpack a whirlwind weekend of news starting with the conflicting reports surrounding LaMelo Ball. After a report surfaced claiming LaMelo was "increasingly frustrated" and open to a trade, the star point guard shut it down with a "clown" emoji and a direct denial to the media. We discuss the validity of the rumors, the team's stance on listening to offers, and why we believe LaMelo wants to stay in Charlotte—for now. Then, we shift focus to the cognitive dissonance of this season: the team is losing, but rookie Kon Knueppel is playing historic basketball. We look at his incredibly efficient shooting numbers, his versatility, and why his performance looks closer to a top-15 player in the East than a standard rookie. Is he already a cornerstone piece alongside Brandon Miller? Finally, we examine the "crunch time issues" plaguing the Hornets, specifically looking at the recent loss to the Hawks. We discuss the struggles of Miles Bridges, whose finishing at the rim has plummeted to the 6th percentile among forwards. We explore why the "hero ball" approach isn't working and how the lack of playmaking in late-game situations is costing the Hornets wins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornets Become an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day Free Trial): https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonhornets Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Get Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.com Get more Walker on Wes and Walker 12-3pm on WFNZ 92.7 FM Top 35 Hornets Nicknames of All-Time According to Doug Branson: https://hornets.substack.com/p/the-to... Top 35 Hornets of All-Time According to Walker Mehl: https://hornets.substack.com/p/the-to... 📲 Follow Locked On Hornets on Twitter Locked On Hornets / lockedonhornets Walker Mehl / walkermehl Doug Branson / dougbransonloh For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Now through September 22nd, ALL FanDuel customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get a THREE WEEK free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Hornets #LaMelo #LaMeloBall #CharlotteHornets
