If there’s one thing we know about the Eastern Conference, it's that we don't know anything. Kai Gammage looks at one burning question for each team in the East before the NBA season gets underway.

As the Hornets prepare for the NBA regular season, Ball has been participating in the preseason and ramping up his workload.

Kendrick Perkins urges LaMelo Ball to lead the Hornets as the East opens up for a long-awaited playoff return.

Ball won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to a right knee contusion. Ball notched 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and five ...