LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball's latest injury scare exposes a hard truth the Hornets can't ignore LaMelo Ball’s latest injury scare is a reminder the Hornets can’t escape: their future hinges on his availability.

12 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Ties career high in win Ball contributed 15 points (5-19 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists, five rebounds, five steals and one block across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 117-90 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Ball struggled mightily with efficiency in this one, though he still finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer. The star point guard also led the Hornets in assists and steals, matching his career high in swipes. Over seven appearances since the All-Star break, Ball has averaged 18.9 points, 7.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets rout Mavericks 117-90 for 5th straight victory and .500 record

Brandon Miller scored 17 points, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Returns Tuesday Ball (undisclosed) returned to Tuesday's game against the Mavericks with 3:35 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact It's unclear why Ball exited to the locker room with the training staff earlier in the second. However, he quickly returned to the bench and was cleared to check back in.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Ball (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball exited to the locker room with the training staff, though it's unclear why. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball enters MVP talk if he improves in these two key areas LaMelo Ball is on the verge of breaking into the MVP discussion, and sharpening two key areas of his game could be the catalyst.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

LaMelo Ball's Girlfriend Ana Montana's 'Toxic' Confession Sparks Buzz The girlfriend of LaMelo Ball is drawing attention because of a recent admission she made.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Miller scores 26 points as the Hornets beat the Trail Blazers 109-93 for their 4th straight win

Brandon Miller had 26 points and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive victory

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Five Questions Before Blazers vs. LaMelo Ball, Hornets The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the Charlotte Hornets in the second game of their road trip. To learn more about the Blaze...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

"The culture is changing" - Dell Curry shares why the Hornets are on the right track because of LaMelo Ball Dell couldn't be prouder of the Hornets right now

5 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

LaVar Ball has a redeeming quality Hornets fans can appreciate It's hard to love LaVar Ball, but he certainly deserves credit for how LaMelo Ball has developed into the star he is today.

5 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games

Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel has reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball disrespect just proves Hornets star continues to be misunderstood Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been getting more praise around the league, but a key part of his continued to be underestimated.

6 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Shoots high volume from three Ball had 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 131-99 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Ball entered this game coming off a career high of 10 made threes in his last outing, and he shot another 12 against Chicago. He sank four from deep, while matching his season average for assists. Including Coby White, the Hornets have five players averaging 18 points or more this year, giving Ball the luxury of feeding his teammates or looking for his own shot.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana plays Charlotte on home losing streak

Indiana aims to end its 4-game home losing streak with a win over Charlotte

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Miller, Knueppel lead Charlotte past Chicago 131-99 for 8th straight road win

Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Kon Knueppel added 21, and the hot-shooting Charlotte Hornets won a team record eighth straight road game, routing the Chicago Bulls 131-99

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Pre-Gamin': Hornets at Bulls (7:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More Hornets stars LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Coby White head to the United Center today looking to murder the Bulls.

FEBRUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Coby White is set to make his Hornets debut against his former Bulls team

Coby White is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut in a game against his former Chicago Bulls team

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball focused on winning after franchise record performance | Sporting News Ball nailed 10 triples in three quarters.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo Ball has quietly figured out a previously nagging problem One of the most pressing issues surrounding Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball's game in the past is barely a problem of late.

FEBRUARY 23 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Wizards Fall to LaMelo Ball's Hornets in Defensive Disaster LaMelo Ball has to love seeing the Washington Wizards approach on his Charlotte Hornets' schedule. He revealed his comfort in D.C. with 37 p...

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

Makes 10 threes in win Ball went for 37 points (12-20 FG, 10-15 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and a steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-112 win over the Wizards.

Impact Ball caught fire Sunday, raining in a career-high 10 three-pointers, matching the Hornets' single-game franchise record. His historic performance was cemented on a string of heat checks, during which he connected on four threes in under 100 seconds of game time. His electric shooting performance was rounded out by eight rebounds and a game-high seven assists. Ball's scoring effort is a welcome sign for fantasy managers and Hornets fans alike, as he had averaged just 16.5 points per game on 35.2 percent from the field over his previous 16 games.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Lee raves about LaMelo Ball's willingness to be a playmaker despite his hot night | Sporting News LaMelo Ball had one of his best scoring nights of the season, but he also kept being a high-level playmaker.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo Ball hits career-high 10 3s, scores 37 points to help Hornets rout Wizards

LaMelo Ball made a career-high 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to help the Charlotte Hornets rout the Washington Wizards 129-112 on Sunday night for a four-game season sweep

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

"Nig*a crash cars every day. We ain't worried": DaBaby's wild courtside comment leaves LaMelo Ball in stitches Charlotte rapper DaBaby was in attendance at Spectrum Center on Friday as the Hornets hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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