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LaMelo Ball is one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft. The New York Knicks are in need of a playmaker in the backcourt. Is this a match made in heaven? Marc Berman of the New York Post reported back in May the Knicks had interest in selecting Ball. Additionally, the Ball family has made […]

Multiple teams believe New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball’s younger brother, LaMelo Ball, wants to get drafted by the New York Knicks, per Ian Begley of SNY. If the Knicks end up with a pick outside the top three in the 2020 draft, they will probably have to trade up to draft Ball, who […]

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a rookie thrive on a team with a great fit. On the other hand, it’s also a big shame when rookies land on teams that they can’t grow into. In the upcoming draft, teams will try to make the most out of it and come out with the best […]

The Golden State Warriors have a major decision on their hands ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. After mustering the worst record in the league at 15-50, the franchise has an equal 14% chance to muster the No. 1 pick in the draft and a solid opportunity to land among the top three selections. But […]

There appears to be some disaccord within the Ball household of late, with top NBA prospect LaMelo Ball contradicting the earlier statement of his father, LaVar Ball, about the former’s potential fit with the Golden State Warriors. In a now-deleted tweet, LaMelo reacted to this recent development with a simple yet straightforward two-word response (h/t […]

The Golden State Warriors are guaranteed one of the top three picks in the 2020 NBA Draft later this fall. While the Dubs do not figure to select a point guard, LaVar Ball sincerely hopes they do not draft his son LaMelo Ball. LaVar said the youngest Ball brother would not fit in Golden State […]

The Golden State Warriors are once again looking outside the box. In a 2020 NBA Draft that’s considered top-three heavy with its best trio of prospects: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball — the Warriors have scouted beyond the hoopla of these young stars, landing on an even better fit. According to Connor Letourneau […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball and his brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo joined dozens of protesters in their Chino Hills neighborhood in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last Monday. Below is a compilation of the videos posted by the Ball brothers via Instagram, as they live-streamed […]

NBA executives have fretted about this upcoming 2020 NBA Draft with plenty of questions yet to be answered. LaMelo Ball, arguably the best point guard available in the draft, has raised a few questions, some that even go beyond his outspoken father, LaVar Ball. Despite playing only 12 games in foreign soil after joining the […]

NBA general managers have grown a bit concerned with the lack of depth in this upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, with some even willing to make moves before their team is on the clock. The projected top three of James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and LaMelo Ball has done little to convince a wave of front-office executives that […]

The New York Knicks have been in the dumps for the majority of the past two decades and are in dire need of a franchise star. One polarizing figure the Knicks are willing to take a gamble on is LaMelo Ball. He is apparently the no. 1 point guard on New York’s radar right now, […]

LaMelo Ball will come into the NBA with high expectations. The 6-foot-7 point guard is seen as a near-lock to go in the top five of the upcoming NBA Draft if not No. 1 overall. However, while the youngest Ball brother will enter the league with high expectations from media, coaches, and even his own […]

LaMelo Ball is regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball — who spent this past year with the Illawarra Hawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) — has tremendous size (6’7″) at the point guard position, and any number of teams would likely covet the youngest Ball brother for […]

LaVar Ball had quite a few things to say pretty much about anything and everything in a recent appearance on Complex’s Load Management podcast. One of the things he took aim at was New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson, who happens to be the teammate of his eldest son, Lonzo Ball. LaVar compared the […]

LaMelo Ball is projected to be a top pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft — potentially number one overall. Not surprisingly, his older brother, New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, is sending a message to his little bro long ahead of their first professional matchup. During an appearance on The JJ Redick Podcast, the eldest […]

It’s official. Lottery prospect LaMelo Ball has officially listed his name for the 2020 NBA Draft. The youngest of the famed Ball brood, who is expected to be a Top 3 pick come June, was part of the early-entry candidates distributed to teams on Tuesday, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Sources: Potential top pick LaMelo […]

LaMelo Ball, one of the top prospects coming into the 2020 NBA Draft, along with brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo, plan to sign with Jay-Z’s sports management company Roc Nation Sports, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Agent Raymond Brothers will be the primary representative of the Ball brothers. “This was a family decision,” Jermaine Jackson; […]

The Washington Wizards sent “multiple people” to Australia to scout LaMelo Ball in the NBL this season, per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Washington has John Wall and Bradley Beal at the point guard and shooting guard spots, respectively, but that didn’t stop the Wizards from doing some due diligence on LaMelo. In fact, […]

LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand saw their momentum slow down after the hype surrounding Lonzo Ball died down. However, the patriarch and owner of the sports brand is not going to let his company fade into obscurity, and he has a new plan to draw NBA and NFL players into repping his brand. His tactic […]

Top NBA draft prospect LaMelo Ball is “absolutely committed” to the purchase of the Australian National Basketball League’s Illawarra Hawks after reports of a “done deal” from his camp were quickly refuted. Ball’s manager, Jermaine Jackson, assured ESPN it was a “done deal,” but NBL commissioner Jeremy Loeliger told SEN that Ball and his camp […]

After news surfaced that LaMelo Ball had bought the Illawarra Hawks, the NBL issued a statement saying Ball and his manager, Jermaine Jackson, have not applied to transfer the team from the current holder, Simon Stratford. The NBL would like to clarify the current situation regarding LaMelo Ball and the Illawarra Hawks. The league can […]

Potential Top-3 NBA draft pick LaMelo Ball and his manager Jermaine Jackson have purchased the rights to his Australian National Basketball League team, the Illawarra Hawks, according to ESPN. “We own the team,” Jackson said. “It’s a done deal.” Ball arrived in Australia in August as part of the league’s “Next Stars” program, quickly establishing […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the NBA’s hiatus with the worst record in the league at 15-50. Assuming they stay there or don’t get out of the bottom three, the Warriors will have a 14.0% chance of winning the No. 1 pick whenever the NBA Draft Lottery is held. If the Dubs do get that […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but it doesn’t appear they have any interest in drafting LaMelo Ball. Per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Warriors aren’t high on LaMelo, who is the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball: Very, very […]

Bleacher Report recently reported that LaMelo Ball could see his NBA Draft stock drop due to LaVar Ball being a “wild card.” LaVar, on the latest episode of Pardon My Take, reacted to that report. Via Lonzo Wire: “No. I couldn’t be baggage … But here’s the thing. If you don’t take my son LaMelo […]

Executives around the league will have to navigate the current climate to evaluate their prospects as they head into the 2020 NBA Draft. Some front-office heads view No. 1 overall prospect Anthony Edwards as the safer choice in the top three, a less-risky option than LaMelo Ball and James Wiseman. Edwards, who hung among the […]

The suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season could bring some eye-opening ramifications to the upcoming NBA Draft, as there will be less capacity for teams to scout. Players like LaMelo Ball could suffer and see his draft stock drop, as some executives are concerned about the influence of his father, LaVar Ball, which makes him […]

As we progress further and further into the non-sports abyss, the NBA has a lot of awesome prospects to look forward to when it comes to the 2020 NBA Draft. NBA Draft prospects from all over the world, both from the NCAA and from other top-tier leagues across the globe, are all vying for their […]

One year removed from drafting Duke standout RJ Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks are poised to be a lottery team again — only incrementally improving since the 2018-19 campaign. One top prospect that could land in the Big Apple is China Hills High School and […]

Though the business has been faced with legal issues in the past, LaVar Ball is relaunching his Big Baller Brand line of apparel. His son, LiAngelo, will be a face of the brand. Lonzo and LaMelo are nowhere to be found on the new website: BBB is back 👀 Gelo and Lavar carrying the torch […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly targeting a scoring point guard in the upcoming NBA draft, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Though this class isn’t as loaded as in past drafts, the Knicks have quite a number of options to choose from. However, among all the possible prospects they can target, […]

NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball put an end to his first season with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League of Australia, as his manager decided to shut him down for the remainder of the year to recover from a bone bruise and focus his efforts on his preparation for the draft. One of […]

Projected 2020 lottery pick LaMelo Ball has reportedly returned to the United States after a fruitful stint with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League in Australia. The 18-year-old Ball’s overseas stint was cut short due to a foot injury and he will now focus on rehabilitation ahead of the upcoming NBA draft. With […]

LaMelo Ball has had an unforeseen rise to the top of the NBA Draft boards. Only a little more than two years ago, he was being pulled out of Chino Hills High School shortly after his brother LiAngelo was pulled from UCLA. The youngest Ball brother was virtually guaranteed a spot with the Bruins, yet […]

NBA scouts are divided on whether LaMelo Ball will be a high lottery talent or not. Ball recently ended his season in Australia’s National Basketball League after suffering a bone bruise in early December. He’s believed to be fully healed, however, he made the decision to prepare for the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. During an […]

The 2020 NBA Draft’s projected top-three overall selection LaMelo Ball is shutting down his season with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League in Australia to rehabilitate his foot and prepare for the upcoming draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. A bone bruise, which LaMelo Ball suffered in early December, has sidelined him for […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball says his younger brother, LaMelo Ball, would be a good fit for the New York Knicks if the franchise drafts him in the 2020 draft. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the […]

Potential first overall pick LaMelo Ball has recently decided to give a helping hand to the victims of the devastating wildfires in Australia. The 18-year-old is reportedly donating a month’s worth of his salary in the NBL as aid for those who are in dire need at the moment. According to Ball, he is well […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is still off in the distance, but several teams around the league are already turning their eyes towards the NCAA in search of talented prospects. Unfortunately, though, there is no true consensus on who should be selected at No. 1 overall. Via Sam Vecenie of The Athletic: Over the course of […]