Report: LaMelo Ball Agrees to Massive Contract Extension to Remain With Hornets / WKKY Country 104.7 Mike McDaniel Jul 1, 2023 | 3:18 PM The Hornets have agreed to a five-year maximum contract extension with point guard LaMelo Ball worth up to $260 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for updates.