LiAngelo Ball is one step closer to his NBA dream.Ahead of training camp, . While the franchise did not disclose the terms of the deal, that it Joe Schobert Jersey was a one-year deal and that Ball's deal is non-guaranteed, giving him an opportunity to earn a roster spot ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season.In signing a one-year deal with the Hornets, LiAngelo Ball gets an opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, LaMelo, who has racked up a host of accolades in his first two NBA seasons.What does this signing mean for LiAngelo Ball and his brother? Here's what could come next. Aside from the familial connection, Ball's familiarity with the Hornets organization stems back to the 2021 offseason when he joined Charlotte's Summer League team in Las Vegas.Last year, Ball signed a similar deal with the Hornets, only it was at the end of training camp, making way for the franchise to have his G Sheldrick Redwine Jersey League rights. Ball was waived a day after signing the deal and spent the 2021-22 season with the Greensboro Swarm, the G Myles Garrett Jersey League affiliate of the Hornets.Unlike last year, Ball signs with the Hornets ahead of training camp, granting him an opportunity to participate in training camp and vie for a roster spot. After the signing of Ball, Charlotte's roster stands at 20, which is the maximum number of players a team can take into camp.Of the 20 players, 11 are on guaranteed deals and one player (Bryce McGowens) is on a Two-Way contract. While their contracts have yet to be guaranteed, Jalen McDaniels, Nick Richards and Dennis Smith Jr. have an inside track at roster spots, leaving one guaranteed roster space and one open Two-Way slot.Here's a breakdown of players on non-guaranteed deals that will be vying for roster Olivier Vernon Jersey spots in Charlotte:Hornets players on non-guaranteed dealsPlayerPositionAgeJalen McDanielsF24Nick RichardsC24Dennis Smith Jr.G24LiAngelo BallF23Jalen CrutcherG23Anthony DurujiG24Jaylen SimsG23Isaiah WhaleyF24 Ball is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound wing known most for his ability to shoot from the perimeter.Last season Terrance Mitchell Jersey , Ball appeared in eight G League Showcase games, averaging 9.1 points while shooting 53.6 percent from 3-point range, including a 22-point performance on 4-of-7 3-point shooting in his G League Showcase debut.Here's how Ball fared over 28 regular season G League games:4.6 points per game1.1 rebounds per game39.5 percent field goal shooting35.7 percent 3-point shooting