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| HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 6 |
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0:33Grading LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves Debut
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1:13Timberwolves Spoil Giannis' Heat Debut Behind Edwards
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1:34Can T-Wolves Duo of Ant/LaMelo Work in the West?
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1:28LaMelo vs Giannis: Which New Home Fits Better?
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1:15The LeBron Losers: What's Next for Minnesota?
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1:17Lebron James Posts Wolves Emoji's On Social Media
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1:21Timberwolves Don't Improve Stock After LaMelo Ball Move
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1:45NBA Offseason Grades: Charlotte Hornets
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1:43NBA Offseason Grades: Boston Celtics
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1:15Where Do the Lakers Stack Up in the West
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1:50Why the NBA's Offseason is Better Than Any Other League's
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1:54Moves Lakers Can Make to Become Title Contenders
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1:59Breaking Down LeBron James' Free Agency Options
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12:09Biggest Questions for NBA's Eastern Conference
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1:10Hornets: What's the Post-LaMelo Ball Plan?
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1:52Report: Kawhi Leonard Willing to Sign with Former Teams
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1:47Should the Raptors Trade for Ja Morant?
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9:05Expectations For Hornets After Trading Away LaMelo Ball
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1:56Where does LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards combo rank among NBA's best?
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1:40Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White To 3-Year, $74M Deal
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| Regular Season | 29.0 | 21.0 | 41.2 | 2.0 | 6.0 |
Top LaMelo Ball News
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Strong debut with Timberwolves
Ball contributed 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 win over the Heat.
Ball made an immediate impact in his Minnesota debut, finishing second on the team in scoring while sharing backcourt responsibilities with Anthony Edwards, who led the way with an impressive 45-point performance. His 13 three-point attempts suggest he'll retain considerable offensive freedom despite playing alongside another high-volume scorer. Ball's six assists and just one turnover were also encouraging, although his long-term fantasy ceiling will depend on how consistently he handles playmaking duties in his new surroundings. One game isn't enough to draw meaningful conclusions, but this was certainly an encouraging start to life in Minnesota for Ball.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Expected to play Wednesday
Ball (rest) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Miami.
Ball was one of many Timberwolves regulars who sat out Friday's preseason finale, though he should make his regular-season debut with the team Wednesday. The star point guard averaged 9.5 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game across four appearances this preseason.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Resting for preseason finale
Ball (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu will all sit for the final exhibition. Ball should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Hands out six dimes
Ball recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to Detroit.
Ball struggled to generate offense for himself, making just one field goal and committing three turnovers. However, he continued to facilitate for his teammates, leading Minnesota's starters with six assists despite the limited playing time. The Timberwolves will look for greater scoring efficiency from their new point guard as he develops chemistry with Anthony Edwards and the rest of the starting unit.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Dishes seven assists Monday
Ball supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over New York.
After resting Saturday, Ball returned to action and showcased his playmaking skills with a game-high seven assists, though the 25-year-old also committed a game-high five turnovers. Coming off a 2025-26 campaign with Charlotte in which he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 72 regular-season appearances, Ball will look to form a dynamic backcourt duo with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Back in action Monday
Ball (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.
After resting Saturday, Ball is slated to return to action for Monday's road contest. The standout guard is averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Not playing Saturday
Ball (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Heat.
Ball will get a breather Saturday, with Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon get the start in the backcourt. Ball's next chance to take the floor is Monday against the Knicks, though his playing time will likely be limited until the Timberwolves' regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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