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1:14NBA Writer Gives His Top Landing Spot for LaMelo Ball
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1:00James Harden Passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th on Scoring List
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18:29One Trade Every Eastern Conference Team Needs To Make
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0:48Highlights: Hornets at Thunder (1/5)
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2:01Jose Alvarado's Late 3 Gives Pelicans First Win Of Season
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1:16NBA Summer League Grades: Kon Knueppel
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4:17Liam McNeeley Selected No. 29 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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2:04Breaking: Suns Acquire Mark Williams From Hornets For No. 29 Pick
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4:51Kon Knueppel Selected No. 4 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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1:052025 NBA Mock Draft: Tim Doyle Reacts to Hornets Selecting VJ Edgecombe
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0:392025 NBA Mock Draft: Hornets Select VJ Edgecombe Number 4 Overall
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2:44Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun At No. 6 Overall
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2:17NBA Draft Grades: Charlotte Hornets Select Brandon Miller No. 2 Overall
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1:29Hornets start off strong
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Top LaMelo Ball News
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: 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.
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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Returning to first unit
Ball is starting against the Jazz on Saturday.
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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: 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.
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 secured his third 30-plus point performance of the season and fell just one triple shy of matching his season high in three-point makes. Ball will look to keep rolling Saturday with a favorable matchup against the Jazz.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Shifting to bench
Ball isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Available to play
Ball (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Probable to play Thursday
Ball is probable to play Thursday against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness.
Ball will likely play through both legs of the Hornets' back-to-back set 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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: 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.
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.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Productive two-way performance
Ball closed Saturday's 112-99 win over the Bulls with 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 26 minutes.
Ball contributed on both ends of the floor, playing in the second game of a back-to-back for the second time in the past nine games. While the numbers have been absolutely fine, the fact that Ball is healthy and playing in all games is a big win for fantasy managers. With that said, if you are skeptical when it comes to his health, now might be a great time to try and execute a sell-high.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Hits for 27 in Wednesday's loss
Ball logged 27 points (9-13 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to Golden State.
The 24-year-old guard has looked good since returning from a bone bruise in his ankle in mid-December. Over the last seven games, Ball has drained multiple three-pointers in every contest while scoring over 20 points six times, averaging 22.4 points, 7.7 assists, 5.3 threes, 3.6 boards and 1.3 steals over that stretch.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Hits six triples in loss
Ball closed Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks with 26 points (9-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes.
Ball knocked down six-plus three-pointers for the third time this season, finishing as Charlotte's second-leading scorer in the loss. The Hornets continue to be mindful of the 24-year-old's playing time after an injury-riddled start to the season. While he hasn't logged more than 29 minutes in any of his last six appearances following a three-game absence due to a left ankle bone bruise, he has scored at least 22 points in five of those outings. The star point guard also led the first unit in assists Monday, dishing out at least seven for the third time in his last four outings.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Team-high 22 points Friday
Ball posted 22 points (7-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during the Hornets' 120-105 win over the Magic on Friday.
It wasn't an efficient night from the field for Ball, but he still managed to lead the Hornets in scoring and extended his streak of 20-plus points to three games. Since returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury, Ball has averaged 20.8 points, 8.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 4.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 26.0 minutes per game. Kon Knueppel left in the second quarter and was unable to return due to a right ankle injury, so Ball would be in line for more usage on offense if the former were to miss time.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Near double-double Tuesday
Ball had 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 victory over Washington.
Ball scored 14 of his 23 points in the second half and was one assist shy of recording his fifth double-double of the season. The All-Star point guard has scored 20-plus points in three of his last four games and has been red-hot from three over that span, connecting on 54.1 percent of his 9.3 three-point attempts per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Nears double-double in defeat
Ball contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
After scoring eight points on 3-of-14 shooting in Saturday's blowout loss to Detroit, Ball bounced back in a major way, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard knocked down a game-high-tying six triples en route to a team-best 23 points. He also led the Hornets in assists and has dished out at least nine in four of his last six outings. Ball is seemingly still on a minutes restriction following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back set Tuesday against the Wizards.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Available Monday
Ball (wrist) is available to play Monday against the Cavaliers.
Ball carried a probable tag coming into Monday's contest, and as expected, he will officially shed his injury designation. In 18 games this season, Ball has averaged 19.2 points, 8.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.7 threes across 28.6 minutes. While Ball will suit up Monday, it's likely he'll rest during the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set Tuesday against Washington.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Probable for Monday
Ball is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with right wrist soreness.
Ball's wrist was bothering him Saturday against the Pistons, as he went 3-for-14 from the field in 23 minutes before fouling out. Monday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, but it sounds like Ball will give it a go against Cleveland.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: 5 |