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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was surprisingly not selected to the NBA All-Star Game despite his strong 2024-25 season. Ball was among the most notable All-Star snubs this year. LaMelo’s brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball recently shared their thoughts on the situation, via What An Experience with Lonzo Ball. “How does that s**t work, though,” […]

Now that the San Antonio Spurs (20-24) have lost eight of their last 10 games, falling below the NBA Play-In Tournament threshold, it is clear they need a boost. Yes, the Victor Wembanyama-led team has already equaled its win total from each of the last two seasons, but sneaking into the 10th seed in the […]

After LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headlined the list of superstars to be named as All-Star starters, the NBA revealed the remaining players who would be All-Star reserves this season on Thursday night. There is so much talent around that league, which always results in deserving players not receiving the honor they should. […]

LiAngelo Ball, known in music as GELO or G3, has turned his breakout single “Tweaker” into a full-fledged cultural moment. The song, which skyrocketed to number one on multiple charts, now has an official music video that brings even more energy to its meteoric rise, per Complex. Fans had been waiting for the visual, and […]

The Charlotte Hornets have fallen completely out of playoff contention, partly due to a lack of roster talent but mostly due to injuries. Young forward Brandon Miller has been banged up a lot this season and is now out of the rest of the season with a wrist injury, and star guard LaMelo Ball recently […]

The Charlotte Hornets are anxiously hoping that guard LaMelo Ball’s left ankle injury isn’t serious. The team is cautiously optimistic that Ball doesn’t have a significant sprain, per ESPN. He’s scheduled to receive an MRI on Wednesday, after getting X rays. Shams on LaMelo's ankle: "The good news here is that there is some cautious […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107, but it came with unfortunate news for their All-Star player. LaMelo Ball left in the middle of the second quarter with a left ankle sprain and did not return. After stepping on Jared Vanderbuilt’s foot, Ball quickly intentionally fouled and hobbled back to the locker […]

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is playing like an All-Star this season and is one of the top vote getters for the All-Star Game. But the one key concern for him and the Hornets is his injury outlook. During the Hornets’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, LaMelo Ball left the game […]

It’s been an incredible year for Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets, and newly-famous artist LiAngelo Ball. The Bulls just wrapped up a stretch that saw them play five games in seven days, with travel to the West Coast for a three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

The Charlotte Hornets are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Charlotte has a number of players on the injury report, though, including LaMelo Ball. Ball is dealing with a right wrist sprain. The Hornets and Trail Blazers have both struggled this season, but having Ball on the floor would certainly give […]

Some nights can highlight both the highs and lows of life in the NBA. Rookie Jaylen Wells can attest to that after trying to corral LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets. Ball might have scored 22 points but it took 20 shows and a few unearned free throws as far as Ja Morant’s grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are […]

All wins are equal in the standings but that is not the case in most NBA locker rooms. Some games, some wins, just matter more than others. There are off nights when things can get ugly, usually with a contender blowing out an also-ran. That script almost got flipped in the FexEx Forum though. Ja […]

CHARLOTTE — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 110-105 by the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Kyrie Irving (33 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals) and LaMelo Ball (23 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals) each led their teams in the game. Although the Mavs’ defeat was frustrating, Irving had nothing but positive things to […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on MLK Day. The Hornets’ confidence has grown throughout the last three games, which they happened to win. This marks their first three-game winning streak of the season. It all starts with their franchise player, LaMelo Ball, who has bought into playing both sides of the ball. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have some pivotal decisions to make as the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches. Despite a roster packed with talent, the team has yet to establish itself as a dominant force in the Western Conference. Headlined by the dynamic duo of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers entered this season with […]

LaVar Ball’s larger-than-life persona has drawn critics and fans alike, but one thing remains undeniable: he believed in his sons before anyone else. From Lonzo to LaMelo and even LiAngelo, LaVar backed his family’s basketball potential with unwavering confidence. While many dismissed his predictions as outlandish, some have proven prophetic, shaping how his sons’ careers […]

When there’s an opportunity for LiAngelo Ball to attend a game and support his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, best believe he will be there. Friday night featured a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets at the United Center. Lonzo repped the home side, while LaMelo played for the road team. LiAngelo can be […]

The Chicago Bulls are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in a matchup that is much more than a clash between two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Lonzo Ball is on the floor for the Bulls in this one and LaMelo Ball is out there for the Hornets, marking the […]

After being teammates for most of their lives, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball have not had many chances to face each other head-to-head. Both players’ injuries have further limited those opportunities, making Friday night’s Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup a rare occasion. Both players called the opportunity to face each other “a blessing” ahead of […]

The NBA has released the third results from the fan vote for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has led in the voting throughout the first two fan voting returns, is once again sitting at the top of the NBA with […]

LaMelo Ball’s net worth in 2025 is $40 million. Ball is a point guard who plays for the Charlotte Hornets. He is a Rookie of the Year winner and a onetime All-Star. He is also the brother of fellow NBA player Lonzo Ball and rapper LiAngelo Ball, who recently signed a big contract with Def […]

Say what you want about LaVar Ball, but the dude is a marketing genius, and his plan for all three of his sons to reach the NBA (somewhat) came true. Most recently, the Ball family is in the news again for middle son LiAngelo Ball’s massive new rap song, ‘Tweaker’. The number one song of […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is putting up shots at a rapid pace. Ball is taking the most NBA shot attempts per minute since Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s, per HoopsHype. Ball’s throwing up about 25 total field goal attempts per game, per Reddit. LaMelo Ball is taking the most shots per minute since Wilt […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the unluckiest teams in the league on the injury front, causing them to fall down the NBA standings. They entered their Tuesday night contest with a 7-27 record, a worrying sign of continued incompetence on the basketball court. But with the Hornets being more and more healthy as […]

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday evening. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable due to left ankle and left wrist sprains. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and his playing status vs the Cavs. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save […]

LaMelo Ball is turning heads as the first fan voting returns for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game place him atop the Eastern Conference guards, per the NBA. Garnering an impressive 947,444 votes, Ball has left notable competitors like Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, and Jalen Brunson trailing behind. At just 23, the Charlotte Hornets guard is […]

LiAngelo Ball might not be dominating the NBA courts like his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, but he’s grabbing attention in a different arena—music. A snippet of his upcoming track recently surfaced online, sending fans into a frenzy, per HotNewHipHop. The rough audio quality of the clip added an unexpected charm, enhancing its nostalgic 2000s vibe […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report and is listed as doubtful. Ball is dealing with left ankle and right wrist soreness while suffering from an illness after going for 31 points in a buzzer-beating loss to the Washington Wizards. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Charlotte Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls at home for their last game of the year. Unfortunately for them, they’ve lost seven straight games and most of that has been due to the injuries to their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in a few games with some nagging injuries. Ball has played […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball didn’t exactly have a smooth path to the NBA. While Ball was always considered to be a very good NBA prospect back during his early high school days at Chino Hills, his pathway to the league was anything but ordinary and included a stint in Lithuania. During a recent interview […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards will go head-to-head on Thursday night. However, Hornets forward Brandon Miller is dealing with an injury heading into the game. Is Miller going to play against the Wizards on Thursday? Miller is dealing with a left ankle sprain. The Hornets are certainly hopeful to have him on the floor […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball is on the team’s injury report and is listed as questionable due to a left calf strain. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and playing status against the 76ers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had the services of LaMelo Ball or Miles Bridges for the last few games due to injuries, but head coach Charles Lee provided great news at Charlotte’s recent practice. “I would say both guys have reached the point of their return-to-play plan where they have introduced more group work or team […]

Riding high after knocking off the Denver Nuggets at home, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum on the road when Cleveland takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-114. The Hornets, meanwhile, are on a six-game losing streak, with Charlotte’s last win coming against the […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost another close one to the Atlanta Hawks, 107-104, on Saturday night. With LaMelo Ball’s calf strain sidelining him for the foreseeable future, the Hornets lost their fifth straight game and fourth straight at home. Ball’s name was added to a running list of other key injured players like Miles Bridges, Mark […]

The Charlotte Hornets will be without their franchise star for the foreseeable future. LaMelo Ball is dealing with a calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks for the injury. This is a tough blow for Ball, who has been showing out in 2024-25. The youngster is averaging a career-high 31.1 points to go […]

With a 6-13 record, the Charlotte Hornets look to have another long season ahead of them. During their 99-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday, LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo Ball, implied that help is on the way to the Hornets, likely from a trade, via Big Baller Brand’s IG Live video. “Don’t […]

LiAngelo Ball is not giving up on his dream of joining his brothers in the NBA. Ball has made it clear in the past that he’s still pursuing an NBA career. He provided a new update while recently speaking on Angel Reese’s podcast, Unapologetically Angel, via NBACentral. “That’s what I’m trying to do (play with […]