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LaMelo Ball has already come a long way in his rookie season, and that inclues winning over his head coach on the Charlotte Hornets. Hornets coach James Borrego spoke with Sports Illustrated for a feature on Ball this week. During the interview, …
As LaMelo Ball’s star continues to rise, the league is looking to get him some exposure on one of the biggest stages of the year. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported this week that the NBA “really” wants the Charlotte Hornets …
Point guard is probably the position with the steepest learning curve for a rookie, and LaMelo Ball is certainly no exception. Speaking with reporters Saturday, Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego was critical of Ball’s poor play over …
Bismack Biyombo is setting the record straight about an incident that caught some attention after Friday’s game. Following the Charlotte Hornets’ 118-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball was high-fiving …
LaMelo Ball is hoping to make a significant impact in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, and it sounds like the team is expecting him to do just that based on what he has shown in training camp. In advance of Charlotte’s season …
Cody Zeller is already getting a head start on the rookie hazing. On Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets big man tweeted a funny roast of new teammate LaMelo Ball, who was born in 2001. Zeller joked that someone that young was probably only about 12 years …
LaMelo Ball is trying to finesse Malik Monk for his jersey number, and Monk seems receptive. Ball wears jersey No. 1, but Monk has worn that number during his three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. That presented a conflict for LaMelo, who was …
After years of LaVar Ball calling out Michael Jordan, his son LaMelo now ironically plays for the team Jordan owns, forcing LaMelo to be diplomatic. The 19-year-old star had his introductory press conference on Friday after being selected by …
Say what you will about the Ball family, but there is no denying they produce some tremendous basketball players. Two of the three Ball brothers are now in the NBA with another playing in the G League, and it turns out Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo may …
There appears to be increasing reason to think the Charlotte Hornets may be zeroing in on LaMelo Ball ahead of Wednesday’s NBA Draft. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor in his latest mock draft, Hornets owner Michael Jordan …
LaMelo Ball may have one heck of a believer ahead of this week’s NBA Draft. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported Tuesday that there are people within the Charlotte Hornets front office, possibly even owner Michael Jordan himself, who …
The Minnesota Timberwolves are picking first in next week’s NBA draft, and they met with one of the top contenders for the pick. According to Draft Express’ Jonathan Givony, Ball conducted a private workout for the Timberwolves on …
There appears to be growing consensus around who will be the No. 1 pick in next week’s NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, the majority of NBA front offices believe LaMelo Ball will be selected first overall in the draft. …
LaMelo Ball is one of the most well-known prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, and his outspoken father has made it clear where he wants his son to go. Ball appeared on “The Pascal Show” for an interview that was published last week. …
LaMelo Ball is considered by most to be a top-five pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but he apparently is not leaving a great impression on team executives who have spoken with him. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer said during an appearance on …
LaVar Ball may not want his son LaMelo to be drafted by the Golden State Warriors, but it seems like there is mutual interest between the youngest Ball brother and the team. Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported recently that there are multiple …
