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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 […]

Orlando, FL- The Golden State Warriors have once again failed to complete a three-game win streak after losing to the Orlando Magic on the road on Friday, 124-120. Tonight, they have another opportunity to get back on track versus the Charlotte Hornets, which will feature a point guard matchup between Stephen Curry and LaMelo Ball. […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of fantastic since entering the league. The third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft already seems like a lock to take home the Rookie of the Year award. Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His scoring is […]

LaMelo Ball has been as advertised in his rookie season: an offensive difference-maker. Coming off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets, Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 27.7 minutes per contest. The rookie has been a sight to behold for head coach James Borrego. A career […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is the real deal. He’s lived up to the lofty expectations many had on him prior to the start of the season — and perhaps even more. Recently, Ball came up with his own version of an all-time NBA starting five, which not only includes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski bared the league’s desire to include Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball in this year’s All-Star Game skills competition. The 19-year-old guard is currently leading the rookie class in almost every statistical category thus far. But what’s stood out the most is the youngster’s passing ability. It’s no wonder the NBA is absolutely […]

The 2020 NBA Draft class did not receive as much hype as some of their predecessors, however, the strong play from the likes of LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Tyrese Haliburton is proving that this may be one of the deeper classes. Guards Tyrese Maxey and Immanuel Quickley have shown flashes of brilliance. Charlotte Hornets […]

Friday night saw a tightly-contested battle between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets. The matchup featured the first encounter between a couple of highly-touted rookies in Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball who were selected first and third overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, respectively. Edwards claimed that he has never personally met Ball prior to […]

Terry Rozier put on a show on Friday, as the Charlotte Hornets took down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-114, at Spectrum Center. Rozier had 41 points on 13-of-20 shooting–including 6-of-10 from deep. The huge performance came on the heels of a 34-point game he put up against the Memphis Grizzlies last Wednesday, a contest that ended […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of a revelation for the Charlotte Hornets, even if the pairing initially began a bit wonky. Back in late January, LaVar Ball expressed his disappointment over the playing time of his youngest son, LaMelo, with the Charlotte Hornets. He even fired subtle shots at Hornets head coach James Borrego […]

Through a month and a half of the NBA season, rookies have already made their marks with their laudable performances and highlight plays. The newcomers have even impressed NBA legends, including Magic Johnson. As Johnson has kept his eye on the latest batch of neophytes, he took to Twitter to name his top five rookies […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has been having quite a year. The third overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft has been creating waves in Charlotte and has almost singlehandedly transformed the Buzz City squad from a tank-worthy unit to one of the most exciting teams in the East. On Monday, the young Ball made […]

In just his first year in the NBA, LaMelo Ball has already been heralded by critics as the next great point guard. Fans have seen his filthy passes and supreme basketball IQ. But off the court, the Charlotte Hornets guard brings a whole lot more according to teammate Malik Monk. According to Monk, LaMelo Ball […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected LaMelo Ball with the no. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft—and for good reason. With the Golden State Warriors passing on Ball in favor of big man James Wiseman with the no. 2 overall selection, the Hornets rookie guard has turned heads with his steady […]

LaMelo Ball had another solid outing for the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, as he led his team to a 119-94 blowout win against a shorthanded Houston Rockets side. More than a few folks were left wide-eyed by Ball’s impressive performance, but perhaps none more than former NBA shooting guard Nick Young. Young was so taken […]

LaMelo Ball continues to improve on a nightly basis for the Charlotte Hornets. This is becoming apparent in so many ways, one such example being a recent game this past Friday against the Utah Jazz. LaMelo Ball finished with a career high 34 points on 14-27 shooting. Sure, he took a lot of shots, but […]

The Golden State Warriors just might be able to find their way in the Western Conference playoffs after having a top-three pick in last year’s NBA Draft and even after the injury to Klay Thompson. The Warriors took Memphis center James Wiseman with the second overall pick in the draft, and while that hasn’t turned […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had the best game of his young NBA career on Friday, with the 19-year-old coming out with an astounding 34-point career-high performance against the Utah Jazz. This left more than a few folks wide-eyed, which as it turns out, includes Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. After his team’s 138-121 victory, Mitchell […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball continues to make a splash in the franchise’s record books, as he became the youngest player in team history to record a 30-point game. Melo produced a career-high 34 points against the Utah Jazz on Friday at Spectrum Center. .@MELOD1P is the youngest Hornets player with a 30-point game in […]