LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

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.

13 HOURS 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

1 DAY 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.

1 DAY 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.

1 DAY 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...

2 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

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 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.

4 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...

4 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.

5 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kendrick Perkins Floats Idea Hornets Are Trying to Tank LaMelo Ball's Value For Trade LaMelo Ball’s minutes and shots are down this season. Why?

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Hornets' wing duo continues to prove they fit perfectly with LaMelo Ball The Charlotte Hornets have done admirably in building their core group of players who mesh well with one of their cornerstones, LaMelo Ball.

5 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Quiet outing in win Ball ended Monday's 124-97 win over Oklahoma City with 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes.

Impact This wasn't Ball's best night, obviously, and it didn't help his case that he picked up five fouls. The Hornets are trending up with two straight wins, and if they can push for a playoff spot that will certainly help Ball's fantasy outlook down the stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young rumor justifies Hornets' stubborn stance on LaMelo Ball The latest reports about Trae Young further prove why the Charlotte Hornets are right in continuing to stick with LaMelo Ball.

6 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' shocking win over defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder Brandon Miller's two-way dominance, LaMelo Ball's answered prayer, and a raised ceiling for the Charlotte Hornets.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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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