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Ahead of their duel with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel had some words of praise for rookie standout LaMelo Ball. Per Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Vogel is in awe of Ball’s supreme passing abilities. Vogel also believes that Ball has been instrumental to the Hornets’ relatively stellar […]

It seems like LaVar Ball has taken his beef with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to another level. In an interview with ESPN LA 710 on Thursday, Ball says Kerr is the Milli Vanilli of coaching in today’s NBA and is the reason why he didn’t want LaMelo to play for the Warriors. […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has lived up to his hype this season and is considered the frontrunner to win this year’s Rookie of the Year award. Ball has certainly received the praise he deserves except from his father, LaVar Ball.  In an interview with ESPN LA, the father of three said that he expects […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo ball has lived up to the hype this season after becoming the frontrunner to win this season’s rookie of the year award. Ball, who’s currently averaging 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists per game, has been in the media landscape even before he got drafted mostly because of his father, […]

The Charlotte Hornets vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is normally just another game on the schedule for both teams, but this upcoming matchup has a little more meaning to it. It will be LaMelo Ball’s first matchup against LeBron James in his career. For most young players, playing against LeBron is the highlight of their […]

After getting blown out by the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets are back it to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second night of a back-to-back. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Lakers prediction and pick using currently available data. The Hornets have been a welcoming surprise […]

The Hornets seem to be way ahead of schedule, especially in terms of their current seeding in the Eastern Conference. They are 20-18 and are sitting at the fifth seed, but they can not get too comfortable because one loss can plummet them down to the eighth spot. However, if they can tighten up their […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets have both won 7 of their last 10 games and are looking to face each other for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Hornets are on fire to start the second half of the […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the pleasant surprises of this NBA season, as while most expected them to get a little better after drafting LaMelo Ball, not a lot of basketball pundits thought the Hornets would make the playoffs and avoid the play-in game. The Hornets are one of the hottest teams in […]

For many NBA youngsters, facing off against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a key item on their career bucket list. But if you ask Charlotte Hornets wunderkind LaMelo Ball, he feels a little “different” about it. The rookie was recently asked about his excitement for the Hornets’ upcoming matchup with James, marking their […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming large, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner’s name has popped up as some teams look to solidify or boost up their frontcourts. While J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star reports the Pacers are not shopping Turner, it hasn’t stopped teams from calling. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New […]

The TV commentator of the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t contain his emotions after Gordon Hayward’s epic slam against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He definitely loves his own team more than anything else. Some might say that he overreacted after Hayward’s facial against Kings guard De’Aaron Fox. But the reality is that it was a very […]

Unlike previous NBA Drafts, which featured the likes of Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic, this 2020 class did not have a clear-cut player who could be a bona fide foundational piece for any team. It looks like a lot of people were wrong. As far as this season is concerned, LaMelo Ball is slowly running away […]

It’s a battle of the young point guard phenoms as the Sacramento Kings continue their East Coast road trip. The Kings are looking to come back after a drubbing courtesy of the Atlanta Hawks, while the Hornets will be attempting to stay in the playoff hunt and add to their three-game winning streak. It’s time […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the NBA by storm, while his older brother Lonzo Ball is coming into his own for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. With the two Ball brothers playing well, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is spending his free time wondering just what a backcourt feature Lonzo and […]

Regardless of the score, you can always count on LaMelo Ball to put on a show. With the Charlotte Hornets taking on the Toronto Raptors Saturday night, the rookie point guard fired a gorgeous no-look pass to Gordon Hayward for a bucket that left the Raptors sputtering in place long after the ball hit the […]

The Charlotte Hornets had it going on during their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The trio of LeMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Devonte’ Graham led the Hornets to a historic opening period in what turned out to be a scorching hot start for Charlotte. The Hornets amassed 44 points in the first quarter […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-102 in Spectrum Center in front of team owner, Michael Jordan, 500 healthcare workers, and 3,000 fans. This was their first time allowing fans to attend a home game this season and they came away with a win in a tightly contested game. With Jordan in attendance, Terry […]

Terry Rozier was the hero yet again for the Charlotte Hornets as he led his team to a 105-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. The 26-year-old wasn’t having the best of evenings for the Hornets, but he made sure to step it up when it mattered most. The game went down the […]

The NBA decided to skip this year’s Rising Stars Game of the All-Star weekend, which robbed Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball of the opportunity to showcase his skills against the best and the brightest young stars in the league. The 19-year-old probably had this in mind as he took the floor for the first time […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t believe the hype when it came to Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball. Green revealed during an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” he would receive texts from his mother, Mary Babers-Green, about Ball’s talent. The former Defensive Player of the Year initially brushed the praise aside, suggesting Ball might […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball strengthened his claim that he’s the real deal by breaking an insane rookie record that stood for six decades. Per Elias Sports Bureau, Ball is the only player in the last 60 seasons to lead all rookies in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals at the All-Star break. LaMelo Ball […]

LaVar Ball is a pageant mom in Big Baller Brand threads. Even if you’re not on the pageant scene, you know what that means. He’s loud, he knows his kid is the best at whatever they do, and he has no room in his world for the word ‘no’ for his kids. And like him or […]

The 2020 NBA Draft apparently had some last-minute drama involving LaMelo Ball and the Golden State Warriors. At least according to former NBA player and now ESPN analyst Jalen Rose. According to Rose, the Warriors front office reached out to LaMelo and told him that they were picking him next after the Minnesota Timberwolves picked […]

With another All-Star Game in the books, it’s time to shift attention to the second half of the NBA season and the March 25 trade deadline. The Charlotte Hornets should attempt to be as active as possible before the deadline given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Adding some size or another wing […]

Rookie LaMelo Ball has eclipsed any expectations that the Charlotte Hornets had of him when they drafted him third overall in the 2020 draft. Ball’s play has garnered the attention of the NBA with his highlight-reel passes and an incredible ability to score. His play has even left Hornets owner and one of the best […]

It’s safe to say that Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has proven all his doubters wrong after a strong first half in the 2020-21 season. Not only has Ball proven that the hype surrounding him is real, but he has also eased the concerns surrounding his game and style of play. After all, prior to […]

LaMelo Ball has jumped out of the gate and is the early favorite for Rookie of the Year after being selected third overall. Kemba Walker was selected by the Charlotte Hornets (Bobcats back then) number nine overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. Walker devoted 8 years to the franchise and he was a three-time All-Star […]

The Charlotte Hornets exceeded the expectations of many in the first half of the 2020-21 season. From LaMelo Ball seemingly running away with Rookie of the Year to Terry Rozier’s sudden scoring explosions, there is a lot the average NBA fan might not have seen coming. Through 35 games, the Hornets are 17-18, good enough […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier has been in awe of rookie backcourt mate LaMelo Ball. The 26-year-old hailed Ball as a special talent and person off the floor, encouraging Hornets fans to soak in his talent: “He’s special. He’s special,” Rozier said, via Roderick Boone’s Hive Vibes Newsletter. “We’ve got a star in the making. […]

It is safe to say that Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets are ready for their week-long vacation heading into the All-Star break after they smashed the Minnesota Timberwolves, 135-102. Everything that could have went well for the Hornets seemed to fall into place. Gordon Hayward was made available after missing two straight games on […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball finally matched up against the OG “Melo” of the league in Carmelo Anthony when both of their squads faced off on Monday night. The 19-year-old playmaker made a statement performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, which helped him earn the respect of Anthony. After they swapped jerseys on the […]

LaMelo Ball shared the floor with the original “Melo” in Carmelo Anthony and the two had a showdown that is sure to be remembered by NBA fans all around the league. Ball put up a 30 piece, with eight assists and six rebounds, but Anthony finished with 29 points and the win as the Portland […]

There’s an ongoing debate among NBA fans on who’s the real Melo especially amid the emergence of Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball. But Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony seemed to have ended such debates after he shared a pair of awesome moments with the rising star. Before the tip-off of their matchup on Monday, […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball continues to impress in his first season in the NBA. Numbers reveal that he forged his name beside Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks main man Luka Doncic for an amazing teenager record. Per ESPN Statistics and Information, LaMelo became just the third teenager in NBA history […]

The month of March could not have started better for P.J. Washington and the Charlotte Hornets. Washington put up 42 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 from deep to beat the Sacramento Kings, 127-126. “I felt like I got it going early around the paint and then my three-point shot felt good,” […]

The Charlotte Hornets travel to the Pacific Northwest to continue their Western Conference road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Blazers prediction and pick. The Hornets hold an overall record of 16-17 and are 18-14-1 against the spread. Charlotte is coming off a thrilling win over […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started his rookie campaign on the wrong foot as he found himself coming off the bench in the early stages of the 2020-21 season. Due to his string of impressive performances, the 19-year-old was eventually slotted into the starting lineup which is paying dividends for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball took a massive sideline spill on Sunday trying to toss up one last shot. It initially looked bad as Ball knocked down several chairs and a cooler. But amid everything, Ball smiled through the rough fall. Everything is A-okay, Hornets Nation. Charlotte was looking for one more basket before the […]