LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Scores 19 points with three treys Ball produced 19 points (7-19 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 114-99 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Ball got off to a sluggish start in this one, opening the game with six straight misses, and he was scoreless through the third quarter of action. However, he caught fire during the final frame, scoring 12 of his 19 points on 5-for-7 shooting, as he attempted to will his team to victory. Ultimately, with the rest of his teammates struggling, the Hornets couldn't mount a comeback and dropped their second straight game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

CELTICS at HORNETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 29, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball's shot-making can be an unstoppable force for Hornets — with drawbacks LaMelo Ball's elite shot-making can elevate the Hornets' offense, but his high-risk style brings challenges that Charlotte must balance.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Embiid, George rally 76ers' to 118-114 win over Hornets, snap Charlotte's 5-game win streak

Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Paul George finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds and Philadelphia 76ers rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a 118-114 win over the C...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moussa Diabate on riding a car driven by LaMelo Ball: "Hell nah, never will" Moose will do a lot of things for Melo except for one thing

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Hell Nah, Never Will": LaMelo Ball's Driving Reputation Gets Roasted by His Own $5,689,960 Hornets Teammate After Car Accident LaMelo Ball has not had the best driving record, with the Hornets star involved in multiple road incidents, including a car crash in Februar...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

LaVar Ball gets credited for his son LaMelo Ball's success with the Charlotte Hornets | Sporting News LaMelo Ball continues to be a star player for the Charlotte Hornets, and he believes his upbringing is the key to his success.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chips in 22 points vs. New York Ball registered 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 36 minutes during the Hornets' 114-103 win over the Knicks on Thursday.

Impact Ball helped the Hornets set the tone early with 10 points in the first quarter, and his 22 points were second most on the team behind rookie Kon Knueppel (26). Ball has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 24.0 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 threes and 1.9 steals over 27.6 minutes per game. He has seen his averages decrease across the board this season while working alongside Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges; nonetheless, Ball has been a key piece to Charlotte's resurgent season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel scores 26 as Hornets snap Knicks' 7-game win streak with 114-103 victory

Kon Knueppel scored 26 points and made six 3-pointers to become the youngest player in NBA history with 250 in a season, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks’ seve...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moussa Diabate gives hilarious response to a question about LaMelo Ball's driving | Sporting News Diabate will stick to the team bus.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bill Simmons admits he was wrong about LaMelo Ball - "He doesn't seem like he's in an AND-1 tournament anymore" LaMelo's numbers have dropped, but his impact on winning has never been better.

5 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

KINGS at HORNETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 24, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Ball chipped in 20 points (7-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt), eight assists, six rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 134-90 win over the Kings.

Impact Despite playing just three quarters in the blowout win, Ball finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer while knocking down a game-high-tying six triples. The star point guard has reached the 20-point threshold in four consecutive contests and has totaled 13 made triples over his last two games. Additionally, the 24-year-old led the Hornets in assists and steals, recording multiple swipes for a third straight game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Dončić, LaMelo Ball named NBA Players of the Week The stars in Los Angeles and Charlotte take home the honors for Week 22.

MARCH 23 • NBA.COM

Charlotte takes home win streak into matchup with Sacramento

Charlotte is looking to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory against Sacramento

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Brandon Miller Calls Out What People Get Wrong About LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball is playing some of the best basketball of his young NBA career, although the stat sheet may say otherwise. He may not be scoring...

MARCH 22 • SI.COM

Scores 29 in blowout win Ball notched 29 points (9-19 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-101 win over Memphis.

Impact Ball has been the barometer for the Hornets in recent weeks, and he's been delivering outstanding performances with remarkable consistency. The star floor general has scored at least 29 points in three of his last five appearances, and he's also carrying a streak of productivity. He has scored at least 15 points in all but one of his 16 outings since the All-Star break while also shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball scores 29 points as Hornets beat Grizzlies 124-101 for their third straight win

LaMelo Ball scored 29 points and finished 7 of 14 from 3-point range to help lift the Charlotte Hornets to their third straight victory, 124-101 over the struggling Memphis Grizzli...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

NBA fines Magic guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for throwing mouthpiece

The NBA says Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Comes out hot in Thursday's win Ball logged 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block over 20 minutes in Thursday's 130-111 win over the Magic.

Impact Ball sparked the Hornets with 14 points in the first quarter, and he may have had a more stat-filled first half had he not been in foul trouble, which limited him to 57 seconds in the second quarter. Still, Ball chipped in another six points in the third to reach the 20-point threshold and sat out for the whole fourth quarter due to Charlotte's large lead. He led the Hornets in steals (he has logged at least three steals eight times this season) and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Coby White (27 points) and Brandon Miller (25 points). Ball has scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven outings, averaging 22.0 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 threes and 1.4 steals over 27.8 minutes per game in that span.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White scores 27 as Hornets make 21 3-pointers in 130-111 win over Magic

Reserve Coby White had 27 points and led a 3-point barrage by the Charlotte Hornets in a 130-111 rout of the Orlando Magic

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball's masterclass performance proves a terrifying Hornets truth LaMelo Ball’s dominant performance against Miami exposes a startling truth: the Hornets are most dangerous team in the league.

MARCH 18 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

LaMelo Ball has 30 points and 13 assists as Hornets beat short-handed Heat 136-106

LaMelo Ball had 30 points and 13 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in a huge fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Miami Heat 136-106

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball Carries Hornets With 30-PT 13-AST Night vs Heat | March 17, 2026

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Paces Charlotte in blowout win Ball supplied 30 points (11-22 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 assists, six rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 win over the Heat.

Impact After putting up just 13 field-goal attempts in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, Ball was far more aggressive hunting his shot in this one. The star point guard turned in an efficient outing from the field and led Charlotte in scoring, reaching the 30-point threshold for the second time in the last three games. He also chipped in double-digit assists for the first time since Jan. 24 after totaling 11 dimes over the Hornets' previous three contests entering Tuesday. Ball has racked up seven double-doubles and a triple-double across 59 regular-season appearances, scoring 30 or more points on seven occasions this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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