LAMELO BALL NEWS

Rozier, Hornets take on the Pacers

Charlotte visits Indiana for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball named March's Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month The NBA announced on Thursday that LaMelo Ball was named Rookie of the Month in March, his third straight month of winning the award.

APRIL 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Nets get strong debut from Aldridge, rout Hornets 111-89

Jeff Green outscored Charlotte by himself in Brooklyn’s overpowering first quarter before finishing with 21 points, and the Nets got a strong debut from LaMarcus Aldridge in a 111-...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball named NBA Rookies of the Month for March Edwards became the eighth Timberwolves rookie to win while Ball became the fourth rookie in Hornets history to win the award three times.

APRIL 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jokic over Lillard and Embiid for MVP? LaMelo Ball still Rookie of the Year?: Zach Harper's 2021 NBA Awards Rankings And where's LeBron? Zach Harper's weekly NBA awards rankings for all of the major awards return for the stretch run of the regular season.

APRIL 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Brooklyn

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Brooklyn after winning three consecutive road games

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Illawarra head coach Matt Flinn believes LaMelo Ball is Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball’s former head coach at the Illawarra Hawks Matt Flinn believes he is the Rookie of the Year in the NBA this season.

MARCH 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Westbrook leads Washington against Charlotte following 21-assist game

Russell Westbrook leads Washington into a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets following a 21-assist outing in the Wizards' 132-124 victory over the Pacers

MARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good radar for bulls*** - LaMelo Ball wary of the cameras Former Hawks coach Matt Flinn has revealed that LaMelo Ball was quite wary of the cameras during his time with Illawarra and that his demean...

MARCH 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo is once in a generation - Flinn Former @illawarrahawks Head Coach Matt Flinn believes LaMelo Ball is definitely a contender for Rookie of the Year.

MARCH 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte puts home win streak on the line against Phoenix

Charlotte heads into a matchup with Phoenix as winners of five home games in a row

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monk scores 32 as Hornets hold on to beat Heat 110-105

Malik Monk scored 32 points, Terry Rozier had 26 points and a career-high 11 assists

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak leaves open possibility of LaMelo Ball returning this season While admittedly an optimistic outlook, the Hornets are not writing off a LaMelo Ball return by the end of the regular season.

MARCH 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets' Mitch Kupchak explains LaMelo Ball wrist diagnosis timeline Hornets president Mitch Kupchak left the door open for Ball to return to play this season following wrist surgery.

MARCH 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets GM: LaMelo Ball could possibly return this season

Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak says he’s not ruling out LaMelo Ball returning this season

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte faces Miami, looks for 5th straight home win

Charlotte aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against Miami

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Hornets acquiring Brad Wanamaker from Warriors

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are acquiring guard Brad Wanamaker from the Golden State Warriors

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

P.J. Washington says it's been tough without LaMelo Ball on court, around team While his impact on the court has been much-discussed, LaMelo Ball’s off-court impact has been just as missed after his injury.

MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Terry Rozier scores 25 points, Hornets cruise past Rockets

Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Devonte’ Graham added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 122-97 on Wednesday night

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers Paul George says Lonzo, LaMelo Ball have star potential After playing Lonzo and LaMelo Ball in the same week, Clippers guard Paul George and coach Ty Lue compared the two brothers.

MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tyrese Haliburton reacts to LaMelo Ball's injury, Rookie of the Year race LaMelo Ball’s injury led many to consider the implications on the Rookie of the Year race, which rubbed Tyrese Haliburton the wrong way.

MARCH 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LaMelo Ball undergoes surgery to repair broken wrist CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets say rookie point guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery on his fractured right wrist on Tuesday.

MARCH 23, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

LaMelo Ball undergoes surgery to repair broken wrist

The Hornets say rookie point guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery on his fractured right wrist

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Borrego compares LaMelo Ball's game to Manu Ginobili James Borrego recently compared his star rookie guard LaMelo Ball to a former player he spent three years as an assistant with in Manu Ginob...

MARCH 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LaMelo Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Could Return This Season Charlotte's rookie sensation could still return to the floor before the end of the 2020-21 season.

MARCH 23, 2021 • SI.COM