SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Denzel Clarke #1 of the Athletics reacts at second base after hitting a double against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the third inning at Sutter Health Park on April 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets is interviewed after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Miles Bridges #0 celebrates with LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)