Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looks to shoot a 3-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Charlotte won 138-133. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, passes over Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Charlotte won 138-133. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)