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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 […]

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 […]

Being drafted with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft is not only a privilege for a young player, but also somewhat of a burden, as it means endless comparisons with other players who were drafted after them. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards, the first overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has heard the […]

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 […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of spectacular in his young career for the Charlotte Hornets. He is still in his first season in the NBA, but has the innate ability to get his teammates involved and find his own shot. Ball is already one of the best playmakers in the league and is a […]

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 the NBA’s All-Star weekend upon us, let’s discuss the favorites to win the league’s signature awards for the 2020-21 season. At the unofficial midway mark of the shortened season, here are selections for the midseason Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the […]

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. […]

James Wiseman is going to have expectations placed on him for his entire career due to where the Golden State Warriors took him in the 2020 NBA Draft. While Wiseman continues to try and get acclimated to the Warriors, Stephen Curry wants him to ignore the buzz surrounding the other rookies, via The Athletic’s Anthony […]

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 […]

The NBA will not have a Rising Stars Challenge as part of All-Star Weekend this year, but Top Shot still revealed rosters for Team USA and Team World on Wednesday. New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson and Charlotte Hornets rookie guard headline the selections for Team USA, while New York Knicks guard R.J. Barrett […]

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,” […]

Nobody expected the Charlotte Hornets to be this good and fun so fast. Gone are the days when Buzz City would constantly be stuck in NBA limbo – too good to get a high draft pick, too bad to make it past the first round. Turns out, this franchise’s impending arrival is way ahead of […]

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 […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball may be one of the most popular names in basketball today. With that said, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox decided to give the kid a lesson, just to remind him that nothing is easy here in the NBA. Check the clip below for Fox’s quick inside-out hesitation move that left […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball was recently called out by a Golden State Warriors broadcaster for invoking the Carmelo Anthony three-fingers-to-the-temple celebration after hitting a trey. Ball fired back at the “salty” announcer, explaining why he believes there’s absolutely nothing wrong with copying Anthony’s trademark celebration. Ball had this to say in response to the […]

LaMelo Ball has shown superstar potential in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, garnering the attention of everyone across the league. Despite playing for a Hornets team that isn’t winning often, Ball can say he’s in the same conversation as James Harden and LeBron James in certain metrics, via StatMuse. Through the first 32 […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has taken the NBA by storm and has showcased his superstar potential through the first couple of months of his rookie campaign. There was plenty of skepticism of whether Ball could be a face of the franchise, especially after Charlotte took him third overall in the 2020 NBA draft. However, […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is no longer the only Melo in the NBA, as Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the league by storm this season. Aside from inadvertently taking Anthony’s nickname, looks like the brash rookie is also stealing his celebration moves during their game against the Warriors as well. This […]

The Charlotte Hornets were able to narrowly defeat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, in large part due to clutch baskets from LaMelo Ball. In his post-game conference, James Borrego explained how Ball proved he’s a ‘winner’ against the Suns, via Rod Boone. James Borrego on LaMelo coming through in the fourth quarter and his improved […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball proved that passing and supreme vision are inherent parts of his offensive arsenal. Against Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton on Wednesday, Ball showed off his sick handles and finished the play with a slam dunk. Not only did he get by Ayton, but Ball had the presence of mind […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is not the type to dwell on his mistakes and always looks to bounce back from them as quickly as he can. That was on full display against the Phoenix Suns. After messing up a defensive coverage at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, the 19-year-old phenom made sure to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was not available to play against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Saturday due to an illness. Rookie LaMelo Ball, however, made his best impression of the two-time NBA MVP by dialing a deep 3-pointer from Curry range. Entering the fourth period, the 19-year-old phenom has yet to […]