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LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball gesturing

Report: 1 team tried to trade for LaMelo Ball at the deadline

LaMelo Ball almost got a chance to play with his fellow 2020 draftee … Anthony Edwards. The Minnesota Timberwolves attempted to trade for the Charlotte Hornets star guard Ball ahead of Thursday’s NBA deadline, Chris Haynes of NBA TV …

LaMelo Ball gesturing

Notable update emerges about LaMelo Ball’s future

The question of LaMelo Ball’s future may have to wait several more months before being litigated. The Charlotte Hornets star point guard Ball is expected to remain with the team through the end of the 2025-26 season, Brett Siegel of …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Report: LaMelo Ball has issues with Hornets coach Charles Lee

LaMelo Ball may quickly be going down the Ja Morant route of discontent. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball has some issues with head coach Charles Lee, according to a claim this week by ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. During an episode of the …

LaMelo Ball getting fouled by Kyshawn George

LaMelo Ball gets heated with Kyshawn George after a flagrant foul

LaMelo Ball was almost ready to throw hands during Tuesday’s game. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets matched up on Tuesday against Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards. In the first quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball got …

LaMelo Ball gesturing

LaMelo Ball reportedly has 1 notable trade suitor

LaMelo Ball could be going international (again). The Toronto Raptors checked in on the availability of the Charlotte Hornets star Ball over the summer, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Thursday. That would seemingly suggest that Toronto could …

LaMelo Ball gesturing

3 teams linked to LaMelo Ball in trade rumors

The Charlotte Hornets will have some interesting potential takers if they decide to finally trade LaMelo Ball. Three notable NBA teams are considered to be possible landing spots for Ball if he gets traded, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Could Clippers pull off a trade for LaMelo Ball

A report on Thursday said that LaMelo Ball was open to a trade away from the Charlotte Hornets, and that the Hornets were open to dealing their star guard. Though Ball responded negatively to the report, that didn’t stop people from running …

LaMelo Ball looking on

LaMelo Ball reacts to trade rumor with emoji post

LaMelo Ball reacted on Thursday to a report saying he was open to a trade from the Charlotte Hornets with a single emoji. On Thursday, Yahoo’s Kelly Iko reported that Ball was “increasingly frustrated” with the Hornets and open to a …

LaMelo Ball on the court

LaMelo Ball made the weirdest noise in the middle of game

LaMelo Ball had many thinking that there was a dying animal on the premises during Monday’s game. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets faced off on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. In the first quarter at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont., the …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Unflattering report emerges about LaMelo Ball’s work ethic

LaMelo Ball is not playing right now due to an injury, but that is not stopping some unflattering claims from emerging about him. The work ethic of the Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is coming into question this week from an anonymous NBA scout. …

LaMelo Ball looking on

LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by the NBA

LaMelo Ball has been fined by the NBA over a gesture he made during Tuesday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The NBA announced on Thursday that Ball has been fined $35,000 for making an “obscene gesture” …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Interesting update emerges on LaMelo Ball’s future

Time may be ticking on LaMelo Ball’s run in Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets will not hesitate to trade LaMelo Ball if his tenure with the team continues to go south, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reports this week. O’Connor made …

LaMelo Ball looking on

LaMelo Ball gets roasted over hideous new foot tattoo

LaMelo Ball seems to have outdone himself once again. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball went viral this week over his ludicrous new tattoo. Ball’s tattoo artist, who goes by @iamelvistattoo on Instagram, showed off the new ink that he apparently …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Report: Projected NBA lottery pick does not want to play with LaMelo Ball

One projected NBA lottery pick is apparently not a Big Baller. An unnamed draft prospect who is projected to go in the lottery of next week’s NBA Draft recently refused to work out with the Charlotte Hornets, local sports anchor Mike Lacett of …

LaMelo Ball looking on

LaMelo Ball gets challenged by his head coach

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has his work cut out for him this offseason based on some new comments from his head coach. Hornets coach Charles Lee on Monday openly challenged Ball to get stronger this offseason. Lee cited his previous work …

LaMelo Ball looking on

Big news emerges about LaMelo Ball

Some big news emerged on Friday regarding LaMelo Ball. Ball is being shut down for the rest of the season as his Charlotte Hornets limp to the finish line of the 2024-2025 season. Ball has been battling ankle and wrist injuries that have caused him …

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