LAMELO BALL NEWS

Sniffs double-double again Ball accumulated 24 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and nine assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 133-117 win over Chicago.

Impact For the second game in a row, Ball surpassed the 20-point mark and ended just one assist away from recording a double-double. The second-year floor general has improved significantly this year compared to his rookie campaign and is ending the regular season on a strong note, averaging 20.5 points, 10.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds per tilt over his last six appearances -- a span in which he also recorded three double-doubles.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues admires the play of LaMelo Ball Former Charlotte Hornets guard Muggsy Bogues offers his assessment of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and what the team is doing as they move towa...

APRIL 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

If Charlotte Hornets plan to make a real postseason run, LaMelo Ball must lead the way LaMelo Ball, 20, looked overwhelmed last season in the play-in tournament. But he’s been hot lately.

APRIL 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kuzma and the Wizards take on conference foe Charlotte

The Hornets will host conference foe Washington

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ball scores 24, Hornets bury Bulls early in 113-117 win CHICAGO (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and the Charlotte Hornets buried the Chicago Bulls early in a 133-117 win on Friday night.

APRIL 9, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Ball scores 24, Hornets bury Bulls early in 113-117 win LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and the Charlotte Hornets buried the Chicago Bulls early in a 133-117 win.

APRIL 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ball scores 24, Hornets bury Bulls early in 133-117 win

LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and the Charlotte Hornets buried the Chicago Bulls early in a 133-117 win

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balls out in win Ball registered 26 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 128-101 win over Orlando.

Impact Since the beginning of February, Ball has shot an impressive 41.3 percent from beyond the arc. Showcased on Thursday, Ball entered the history books by joining peers Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards as the only players in league history to make 300 triples before turning 21 years old. The Hornets are bound for the play-in tournament with two games remaining in the campaign.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Charlotte on home skid

Chicago is looking to end its 3-game home losing streak with a victory against Charlotte

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: James Borrego, LaMelo Ball & Terry Rozier Postgame vs Orlando Video from the Hornets postgame on Thursday night.

APRIL 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double not enough Ball ended Tuesday's 144-115 loss to Miami with 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact Ball registered a double-double for the third time over his last four appearances, but the Hornets have just one win during that stretch. Over his last seven appearances, the second-year point guard has averaged 22.7 points, 9.1 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando visits Charlotte on 3-game road slide

Orlando comes into a matchup with Charlotte as losers of three road games in a row

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami plays Charlotte, seeks 5th straight victory

Miami hosts Charlotte aiming to continue its four-game win streak

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid, Harris help lead 76ers to 144-114 rout of Hornets

Joel Embiid had 29 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 144-114 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bam Adebayo makes his case in defensive player of year race

A panel of media voters will decide later this month on the NBA’s awards for this season

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines despite defeat Ball ended with 22 points (8-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 113-109 loss to Denver.

Impact Ball didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 21 shots to score 22 points, but he posted solid numbers across the board in other categories. This was his second double-double over his last seven appearances, but his role as a scorer and playmaker is noticeable in the Hornets' offensive scheme. He's averaging 21.7 points, 7.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game over his last 10 contests.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte puts road win streak on the line against New York

Charlotte is looking to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory against New York

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Hornets 113-109

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-109

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines in Sunday's victory Ball racked up 33 points (10-21 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 win over the Nets.

Impact Ball was magnificent in the win, topping all scorers with a game-high 33 points as the Hornets took down the Nets. This was certainly a statement performance for the sophomore star, reminding everyone of just what he is capable of on a basketball court. The Hornets are going to be pushing hard for as many wins as possible down the stretch, giving Ball a good chance of finishing the season on a high.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Hornets

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 26.3 points per game

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut

LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte plays Brooklyn, looks for 4th straight road win

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Brooklyn as winners of three games in a row on the road

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong performance in win Ball accumulated 21 points (9-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 107-101 win over Utah.

Impact Ball finished with at least 20 points and five assists for a second straight game and added multiple steals for a 29th time this season. Over his last 10 contests, the reigning Rookie of the Year has averaged 21.0 points, 7.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 31.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball and a historic mistake by Golden State Warriors The Warriors have ruled James Wiseman, the former No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, out for the season as he continues to rehab from a torn...

MARCH 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM