LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Charles Lee talks LaMelo Ball's signature one-legged three | Sporting News Hard to argue with the results.

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Paces team with 22 points Ball notched 22 points (9-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt), seven rebounds and six assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 loss to Phoenix.

Impact The Hornets are miraculously in play-in territory, but they were unable to get much going against the Suns. Ball did the heavy lifting while Brandon Miller struggled to find the bottom of the basket, and he recorded another 20-plus point total after three consecutive games where he failed to reach that milestone.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 30 points as Suns halt Hornets' road winning streak at 10 with 111-99 victory

Devin Booker had 30 points and 10 assists as the Phoenix Suns stopped the Charlotte Hornets’ road winning streak at 10 games with a 111-99 victory

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Drops 21 points vs. Miami Ball closed with 21 points (7-22 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Heat.

Impact Ball finished Friday's game as the Hornets' third-leading scorer behind Kon Knueppel (27 points) and Brandon Miller (22 points). Ball struggled with his efficiency from the field, but Friday was the 14th time this season that he has connected on at least five three-pointers in a game. Since the All-Star break, Ball has averaged 19.0 points on 37.8 percent shooting along with 6.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 threes and 1.3 steals over 27.2 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heat stop Hornets' 6-game winning streak behind 33 points from Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ six-game winning streak with a 128-120 victory Friday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Hornets Are Quietly Becoming One of the NBA's Hottest Teams Behind LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and standout rookie Kon Knueppel, Charlotte’s long rebuild may finally be turning into something sustaina...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Knueppel scores 20, Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 to earn 6th straight win, move above .500

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets extended their win streak to six games with a a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

5 DAYS 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.

6 DAYS 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

6 DAYS 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.

6 DAYS 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.

6 DAYS 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.

6 DAYS 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.

MARCH 2 • 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

FEBRUARY 28 • 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...

FEBRUARY 28 • 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

FEBRUARY 27 • 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.

FEBRUARY 27 • 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

FEBRUARY 27 • 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • 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

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Booker scores 30 points as Suns halt Hornets' road winning streak at 10 with 111-99 victory

Heat stop Hornets' 6-game winning streak behind 33 points from Tyler Herro

Knueppel scores 20, Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 to earn 6th straight win, move above .500

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

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

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

Indiana plays Charlotte on home losing streak

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