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The Charlotte Hornets aren't interested in moving on from LaMelo Ball. Despite the reports of Ball wanting to be in a winning situation, per Michael Scotto, ESPN's Tim Bontemps sources have declared they have “no interest” in moving on from their franchise player when discussing the Hornets' future.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets lost again on Wednesday night, falling to the Atlanta Hawks, 113-100. Ball had another rough shooting night, but he did pour in 25 points and nine assists in the loss.

According to NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets have no interest in trading point guard LaMelo Ball. Ball will make $37,958,760 next season.

The Charlotte Hornets took on the Atlanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena last night. During the game, one fan had some choice words for LaMelo Ball, poking fun at how he and the Hornets are a bad a team that play hard at a high level only to lose most,

The Charlotte Hornets are one of nine teams that ESPN insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps believe are tanking right now. Whether intentional or not, they're going to be in the lottery and could have a very high pick in next year's draft.