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Magic fan taunting LaMelo Ball

Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball

One Orlando Magic fan got creative on Friday to try to get into LaMelo Ball’s head. The Charlotte Hornets guard was shooting a bonus free throws midway through the third quarter of their play-in tournament clash at Kia Center in Orlando, …

LaVar Ball smiling

LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments

LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the …

Bam Adebayo warms up before a Heat game

Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Adebayo revealed Thursday that Ball has not apologized to him for the trip that knocked him out of Miami’s 127-126 …

LaMelo Ball gesturing

NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

LaMelo Ball is not quite getting off scot-free after his takedown of Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Charlotte Hornets star Ball a sum of $35,000 for his dirty trip of the Miami Heat counterpart …

LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo's leg

LaMelo Ball could be disciplined for tripping Bam Adebayo

The Charlotte Hornets survived for another day with their dramatic win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, but they may have to play without LaMelo Ball as they try to get into the playoffs. The NBA is investigating Ball’s alleged trip of …

LaMelo Ball punching the Hornets mascot

Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win

The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament.  Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, …

LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo during Hornets-Heat game

Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, …

Erik Spoelstra looking on

Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline …

LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo's leg

LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game

LaMelo Ball sparked backlash during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game with a dirty move that he pulled. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s 9/10 play-in game. In the second …

LaMelo Ball talking trash to an opponent

LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart

LaMelo Ball certainly likes to live dangerously. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball had a viral moment of trash talk during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. In the third quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was jockeying …

LaMelo Ball gesturing

Officials make a decision on potential charges for LaMelo Ball after car crash

LaMelo Ball is in the clear (from a criminal standpoint) after his recent car crash. Local officials have decided not to file charges against the Charlotte Hornets star Ball after his Feb. 18 car accident, WSOC TV in Charlotte reported this week. The …

LaMelo Ball looking on

New video angle emerges of LaMelo Ball violently crashing his Hummer into sedan

New video footage of the car crash involving LaMelo Ball has emerged. The Charlotte Hornets star caused a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday when he swerved into an unsuspecting sedan in the middle of a busy downtown Charlotte intersection. Ball was …

LaMelo Ball exiting his custom Hummer after being involved in a car crash

Footage emerges of LaMelo Ball crashing his custom Hummer

LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-vehicle car crash on Wednesday in downtown Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets guard was reportedly driving his custom-built Hummer with a camouflage paint job when he collided with another vehicle at a busy …

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 …

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