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The NBA is constantly looking for ways to improve All-Star Weekend. Reviews have been down in recent years because of regularly bad NBA All-Star Game performances that have happened due to a lack of effort and defense. An absence of star talent in the Slam Dunk Contest has been an issue, too. NBA All-Star Weekend […]

The NBA has never been more interlocked with the fashion industry than it is right now. The tunnel walk up to games has become a staple of coverage on TV and online, as millions of fans want to check out what their favorite NBA players are wearing to games. It should come as no surprise […]

Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic made an eye-opening admission during his first game with Charlotte. The Phoenix Suns dealt their former starting center right before the trade deadline. Nurkic ultimately made his debut with the Hornets in their 102-86 loss against the Orlando Magic. The Bosnian big man put up nine points and eight rebounds in […]

LaMelo Ball has emerged as one of the best players in the NBA this season as he is having the best year of his career. Ball has been sensational for the Charlotte Hornets as he is averaging over 27 points per game, but his play unfortunately isn’t translating to a lot of wins. The Hornets […]

The Charlotte Hornets are more than halfway through another brutal NBA campaign as copious injuries and abysmal shooting continue to decimate this franchise. One of the lone moments of ecstasy was supposed to come in the form of a LaMelo Ball All-Star selection. The fans voted for it, but their efforts came up short. On […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will return to action against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at Barclays Center. The point guard missed his team’s 112-102 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday due to ankle soreness. Ball returned from a five-game absence due to an ankle sprain during Friday’s 117-116 win over the San Antonio […]

In their first game after the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, Miles Bridges cashed in on a game-winning shot off of an assist from LaMelo Ball with just 1.4 seconds left on the clock to give the Charlotte Hornets the 117-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Bridges finished with 25 points, including a big-time 3-pointer. […]

The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head on Friday night. However, is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Ball is among the Hornets listed on the NBA injury report. The Hornets star is dealing with a left ankle sprain. It should be noted that Dalton Knecht and Jusuf Nurkic are also on the injury […]

NBA superstars are expected to perform on a nightly basis. In fact, as early as entering the NBA, the expectations are high for superstars to perform from the get-go. While these players usually perform up to par, that isn’t always the case. Before Luka Doncic makes his highly anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Orlando Magic have weathered injuries that would have crippled many teams. However, coach Jamahl Mosley has consistently managed to find ways to secure wins with the players he has at his disposal. With hefty contract extensions for Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs set to kick in next summer, and a max deal for Paolo […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ season took another hit as they lost guard Josh Okogie to a left hamstring strain during their 104-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team, already without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams, just can’t catch a break with injuries. On Saturday, the team confirmed Okogie’s hamstring injury and said […]

If there’s anyone who knows what it’s like to play alongside a superstar playmaker, it’s Josh Green. After spending four seasons running with Luka Doncic in Dallas, Green is now in Charlotte, and he can’t help but see some similarities between his former teammate and Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. “I think both of them have […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104 on Friday evening. With LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Brandon Miller, and more players out, it was on Miles Bridges to step into that number-one option role for the Hornets. He didn’t disappoint, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Charles Lee gives Miles […]

Amid murmurs of blockbuster deals, the Los Angeles Clippers’ front office is meticulously crafting a new strategy. This could propel the team from being mere playoff aspirants to genuine title contenders. The energy in Los Angeles is palpable. The organization seeks to meld youthful exuberance, raw talent, and seasoned veteran savvy in a sweeping roster […]

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 […]