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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 […]

As part of a recent interview, LaVar Ball claimed that his JBA league helped to prepare his son, LaMelo, for the NBL. LaMelo is already being viewed as one of the top prospects for the 2020 NBA Draft. After dropping out of Chino Hills High School in California to play professionally for six months in […]

Big Baller Brand co-founder LaVar Ball recently answered questions about the playing status of his son, LaMelo Ball, with respect to the remainder of his season with the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League in New Zealand. LaMelo suffered a foot injury a few weeks ago, and his father told the Daily Telegraph‘s “The […]

LaMelo Ball, one of the top prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft, will be out for a month due to a foot injury, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN. LaMelo Ball — the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft — is expected to miss four weeks with a foot injury, sources tell […]

LaMelo Ball has captivated audiences playing pro ball overseas, in Australia’s NBL. A member of the Illawarra Hawks alongside former NBA journeyman Aaron Brooks, the 18-year-old hooper has cemented his place as a future top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball is averaging 17 points, 6.8 assists, and 7.6 rebounds over 12 games this […]

LaMelo Ball thinks he should be taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising, and there are some who believe he’s a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. Lonzo Ball, LaMelo’s brother, went No. 2 to the Los […]

LaMelo Ball ascended to the top of the charts in ESPN’s latest 2020 NBA Mock Draft after a pair of consecutive triple-doubles for the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League. Yet some NBA front offices are still hesitant to select him that high, worried about the strength of his work ethic and that his […]

LaMelo Ball is starting to make a name for himself in the international scene. The Illawara Hawks guard recently made history by becoming the first player in the NBL 40-minute era to notch back-to-back triple-doubles. 🚨 BACK-TO-BACK TRIPLE-DOUBLES 🚨 LaMelo Ball posted 25 Pts, 12 Reb and 10 Ast to become the first player in […]

LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in Australian National Basketball League history to record a triple-double, as the 18-year-old phenom poured in a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists to help the Illawarra Hawks beat Cairns 114-106 in overtime on Monday. Ball’s game-tying 3-pointer with six seconds left in regulation sent the game […]

It has become more apparent that the Golden State Warriors are now looking more to the future, with this season looking more and more of a foregone conclusion as the losses quickly pile up. It is now being reported that team president for basketball operations Bob Myers has been busy scouting the top prospects for […]

LaMelo Ball thinks he’s already a better basketball player than his older brother, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising, and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. Lonzo went No. 2 to the Los Angeles Lakers in […]

The hype for LaMelo Ball has greatly increased since the teenager broke into Australia’s National Basketball League, now a likely top-five draft pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. Ball is even already drawing comparisons to Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic, according to a scout. Ball’s tight handle at 6-foot-7 and his court vision at […]

The manager of highly-touted NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball has recently spoken out about how he feels his client is being used by the people around him to make a ton of money. Jermaine Jackson, who himself played in the NBA between 1999 and 2006, currently manages the affairs of Ball, and the former NBA […]

Although Andrew Bogut may not be slated for a return to the NBA, he is still competing with some of the league’s future talent as a center for the Sydney Kings in Australia’s NBL. This has allowed him to get a firsthand look at a couple of potential future first-round picks in LaMelo Ball and […]

Highly-rated NBA recruit LaMelo Ball continues to impress in Australia’s NBL. On Monday, the 18-year-old phenom put on another show as he helped his side, the Illawara Hawks, to a 98-92 victory against the Adelaide 36ers. Ball logged 15 points, five rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes of play, including this amazing highlight-reel play. […]

For the first time since being accused of stealing money from the Big Baller Brand, Alan Foster has decided to speak up and give his side on what really happened between him, his co-founder with BBB LaVar Ball, and New Orleans Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball. Foster aired his side on his YouTube channel, which debuted on […]

TMZ recently caught up with LaVar Ball for an impromptu interview. Amid their discussion, LaVar noted that his sons, Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball and 18-year-old LaMelo Ball, will not be signing an endorsement deal with Nike. Why? because they’re “BBB for life,” according to LaVar. Both Lonzo and LaMelo are being sought after for potential […]

The NBA has now cleared teams to scout practices featuring 2020 draft lottery prospect RJ Hampton of the NBL New Zealand Breakers in Memphis this week, clearing the way to do the same for LaMelo Ball as well, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The league office had sent a memo to all […]

The NBA has informed teams that they are not permitted to scout practices involving LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton, two of the projected 2020 top-10 draft picks, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.  The ban stems from interpreting the NBA’s no-contact rules, which prohibits teams from having contact with draft-ineligible players outside of official games, select […]

The Brooklyn Nets are joining in the LaMelo Ball bandwagon. By way of Nets Daily, Forbes writer Adam Zagoria reports that the Nets are among the teams keeping a close eye on the youngest brother of New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball. The 6-foot-6 guard recently made his professional debut for the Illawara Hawks of […]

NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball made his debut at the Australia-based National Basketball League on Sunday for the Illawara Hawks. It’s just his first game, but he’s already breaking the ankles of grown men. As he was running down the floor, Ball dropped his defender on the hardwood, not once, but twice. In both instances, […]