LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Paces team with 25 points Ball contributed 25 points (11-24 FG, 3-11 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 117-109 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Ball scored seven consecutive points in the third quarter to put the game within striking distance, but the Clippers were ultimately able to hold off the Hornets, who have now lost three of their last four contests. After an injury-plagued start to the season, Ball has managed to rattle off 14 consecutive appearances, averaging 20.9 points, 6.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals over the span.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"That's how he fell in love with the game" – Carmelo Anthony pushes back on LaMelo Ball criticism Anthony says LaMelo Ball plays with a rare kind of freedom.

12 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Leonard scores 35, Harden moves to 9th place on NBA's scoring list as Clippers beat Hornets 117-109

Kawhi Leonard score 35 points and James Harden scored 32 to move into ninth place on the NBA’s career scoring list, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-109...

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

HORNETS at CLIPPERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 12, 2026

13 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Carmelo Anthony has perfect rebuttal to inaccurate LaMelo Ball criticism LaMelo Ball has gotten unwanted flak from a lot of folks, but Carmelo Anthony appears to be a huge fan of the Charlotte Hornets star.

15 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets have intriguing alternative if LaMelo Ball relationship goes south If the Charlotte Hornets have no choice but to trade LaMelo Ball, they could explore swapping him for a different star point guard.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets build a 47-point lead in the 1st half and rout the Jazz 150-95

Brandon Miller scored 18 points, LaMelo Ball had 17 and the Charlotte Hornets built a 47-point lead in the first half of a 150-95 rout against the Utah Jazz

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Charles Lee gets honest about LaMelo Ball making a rare start on the bench | Sporting News The Hornets surprised the NBA world when LaMelo Ball started on the bench against the Pacers, a decision that puzzled people.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning to first unit Ball is starting against the Jazz on Saturday.

Impact As expected, Ball is back in his regular role as the Hornets' starting point guard after coming off the bench the last time out purely due to maintenance reasons. Ball is averaging 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game over his last five appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Time is up" - Kendrick Perkins urges LaMelo Ball to demand a trade as Hornets' hierarchy shifts Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson debate LaMelo Ball's future after a surprising benching, as Perkins claims the Hornets now belong to...

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Fixing the Warriors with a 3-team trade featuring LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson | Sporting News Golden State loads up for a final run, Charlotte swaps All-Stars and New Orleans finally moves on.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could the Hornets trade for LaMelo Ball's former Chino Hills teammate? | Sporting News No, not Lonzo Ball.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets coach explains why LaMelo Ball agreed to come off the bench: "Area of his leadership, of his selflessness" Charles Lee says LaMelo’s sacrifice proves his commitment to winning

4 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

LaMelo Ball learns harsh lesson following back-to-back heartbreakers The Charlotte Hornets have lost two consecutive nailbiters, and LaMelo Ball understands how he could have helped his team avoid the slide.

4 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

LaMelo Ball explains why he came off the bench against the Indiana Pacers | Sporting News LaMelo Ball had a rare off-the-bench game against the Pacers on Thursday, which led to a stellar performance.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Drops 33 points with eight dimes Ball popped off for 33 points (12-24 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, and three steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.

Impact With Thursday's game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set, Ball was brought off the bench in an effort to conserve his minutes, and it'll be interesting to see if that continues in future back-to-back sets. The reserve role didn't impact Ball's statistical production, as he finished with a season high in points and fell just one shy of matching his season high in triples. Ball will look to keep rolling Saturday with a favorable matchup against the Jazz.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win

Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets that snapped the Pac...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

PACERS at HORNETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 8, 2026

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Hornets make a questionable lineup change involving LaMelo Ball vs. Pacers | Sporting News Charlotte Hornets G LaMelo Ball will be doing something that hasn't happened since his rookie season.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shifting to bench Ball isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Ball was given the green light to play shortly before tipoff after shaking a probable tag, but he'll take on a new role Thursday night. This marks the first time he'll be utilized off the bench this season, and it comes after he's had his fair share of shooting struggles, hitting at a clip of 40.4 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep over his last four matchups.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Ball (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Ball was being listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Ball was held to just 15 points on 7-for-20 shooting his last time out, but he should have a good chance of bouncing back Thursday with a favorable matchup against the Pacers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Hornets injury report Jan. 8: Andrew Nembhard pops up, LaMelo Ball, & more The Indiana Pacers have added Andrew Nembhard to the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

4 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Probable to play Thursday Ball is probable to play Thursday against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness.

Impact Ball will likely play through both legs of the Hornets' back-to-back despite experiencing soreness in his right ankle. In his last 11 appearances, Ball is averaging 19.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.3 blocks and 4.3 threes across 26.5 minutes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quickley's 3-pointer at the buzzer sends the Raptors past the Hornets 97-96 for 5th win in 6 games

Immanuel Quickley hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kendrick Perkins's wild revelation about LaMelo Ball sounds absurd The Charlotte Hornets appear to have limited LaMelo Ball's playing time in the past weeks, and Kendrick Perkins claims to know why.

6 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

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Leonard scores 35, Harden moves to 9th place on NBA's scoring list as Clippers beat Hornets 117-109

Hornets build a 47-point lead in the 1st half and rout the Jazz 150-95

Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win

Quickley's 3-pointer at the buzzer sends the Raptors past the Hornets 97-96 for 5th win in 6 games