LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Franz Wagner scores 32 as Magic cruise past Hornets, 114-89

Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Jalen Suggs hit his first seven shots, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Orlando Magic to a 114-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes offensively in OT loss Ball racked up 38 points (13-30 FG, 6-18 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 41 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 overtime loss to the 76ers.

Impact Ball did it all for Charlotte in Sunday's overtime battle, leading all players in the contest in scoring and threes made while pacing the Hornets with a team-best assist total and a team-high-tying pair of steals in a well-rounded performance. Ball set a new season high in scoring and posted his sixth game with at least 30 points, including his second straight. Ball has now connected on at least five threes in six outings, including in three consecutive appearances.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo & The Rook GO AT IT! LaMelo Ball (38 PTS) & Jared McCain (27 PTS)😤| November 10, 2024

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball INSANE 38 PTS & 8 AST vs 76ers 🔥 FULL Highlights

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball TIES THE GAME with a CLUTCH 3 & Sends it to OT 🔥

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Gilbert Arenas believes LaMelo Ball's destiny is to be the new king of L.A. Agent Zero argues the Clippers can elevate the franchise by trading for the Charlotte Hornets’ charismatic guard.

NOVEMBER 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Goes for 31 points Friday Ball provided 31 points (10-29 FG, 5-18 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 103-83 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Ball and Brandon Miller combined for a staggering 60 points in this win -- that's 28 fewer points than the entire output from the Pacers offense. Even though Miller has been grabbing headlines regularly, Ball has been nothing short of spectacular this season. The star playmaker has surpassed the 30-point mark in five of his nine contests to date while also averaging 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ball scores 31 points, Miller has 29 to help the Hornets beat the Pacers, 103-83

LaMelo Ball scored 17 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Brandon Miller tied a career high with seven 3-pointers and had 29 points and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 13-poin...

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball (31 PTS) & Brandon Miller (29 PTS) SHINE In BUZZ CITY! 👀| November 8, 2024

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball 4th qtr TAKEOVER 🔥 31 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST vs Pacers

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Brandon Miller's putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball CLUTCH 25 PTS & 8 AST vs Pistons 🔥 FULL Highlights

NOVEMBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Will Hornets' LaMelo Ball Play vs Pistons? As the Charlotte Hornets prepared for their Wednesday night battle against the Detroit Pistons, they were unsure about the playing status of...

NOVEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Will play Wednesday Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to available and will play Wednesday against the Pistons.

Impact Ball was initially deemed a game-time call for this contest, but the upgrade to available suggests the star floor general shouldn't have any limitations or restrictions Wednesday. Ball is averaging 28.6 points, 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game this season, and his presence will give the Hornets a huge boost on both ends of the court.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

A game-time decision Wednesday Ball (ankle) is dealing with general soreness in his right ankle and is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game versus Detroit, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball battling soreness his surgically repaired right angle isn't ideal, but he appears to only be dealing with minor wear and tear. Coach Charles Lee noted that Charlotte playing three games in four nights to start November took a toll on Ball, although there is still a chance that he suits up. Cody Martin (illness) is probable to play while Tre Mann's usage could skyrocket if Ball is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Ball is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons with right ankle soreness.

Impact Ball was a late addition to the injury report after the morning shootaround, suggesting he tweaked something there. Given Ball's history of ankle issues, this is something for fantasy managers to watch very closely. If Ball is unable to play Wednesday, Tre Mann would likely see a big usage rate spike with Vasilije Micic potentially becoming more involved.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Ball provided 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact The Hornets had an off night overall, and not a single starter eclipsed 26 minutes on the night as the team fell to 2-5 on the season. Despite this dud, Ball has been very productive overall, posting averages of 28.6 points, 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 4.6 three-pointers through seven contests.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid makes five 3-pointers and scores 25 points to lead Timberwolves to 114-93 win over Hornets

Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball's defense struggles overshadowing offensive heroics. How can that be altered? The Charlotte Hornets’ star guard has fouled out three times in six games, including in successive losses to the Boston Celtics.

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Game-high 36 points vs. Boston Ball contributed 36 points (15-26 FG, 6-12 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and three steals across 37 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Ball was the leading scorer of Saturday's contest, and he did most of his damage from deep as he connected on six three-point shots for the second time this season. Through the first six games of the 2024-25 campaign, Ball is averaging 30.2 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 34.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up offense

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 29 points, Celtics beat Hornets 113-103 to sweep back-to-back in Charlotte

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard had 22 points on six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 for the second straight night at the Spect...

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball 36 PTS & 6 AST vs Celtics 🔥 FULL Highlights

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Grant Williams: 'No malicious intent' behind hard foul on former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics stayed cool while Charlotte Hornets lost theirs

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 32, Celtics pull away to beat Hornets 124-109 after 2 Charlotte players ejected

Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 25 points and the Boston Celtics pulled away late to beat Charlotte 124-109 in a heated game in which two Hornets pla...

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Franz Wagner scores 32 as Magic cruise past Hornets, 114-89

Ball scores 31 points, Miller has 29 to help the Hornets beat the Pacers, 103-83

Brandon Miller's putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Naz Reid makes five 3-pointers and scores 25 points to lead Timberwolves to 114-93 win over Hornets

Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

Tatum scores 29 points, Celtics beat Hornets 113-103 to sweep back-to-back in Charlotte

Grant Williams: 'No malicious intent' behind hard foul on former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum

Tatum scores 32, Celtics pull away to beat Hornets 124-109 after 2 Charlotte players ejected