One NBA writer proposed that the Orlando Magic acquire LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Magic and Hornets: Charlotte Hornets: Anthony Black, No.
The star point guard of the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball, debuted a new look on social media this week when he unveiled the latest addition to his tattoo collection.
LaMelo Ball got some new ink, and he did not shy away from going big. The Charlotte Hornets point guard recently got a massive tattoo that completely covers his back and arms.
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a subpar 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, one of the team’s bright spots is LaMelo Ball, who is making headlines for the sale of his former National Basketball League (NBL) jersey.
The Charlotte Hornets failed to make the playoffs but LaMelo Ball continues to make headlines. The Hornets guard got some ink recently all of his back that would suggest that he’s a fan of rookie star Victor Wembanyama and his evocative new ‘alien’ logo from Nike.
If LaMelo Ball wants to get another tattoo at some point in the future, it appears it will have to be on an area of his body other than his back.
It’s a difficult task to address the needs of a team sitting at the bottom of its respective conference. More often than not, the team is either young, hampered, or confused.
For fans of NBA teams not in the playoffs, the NBA Draft lottery can't come soon enough. And while oddsmakers have an idea of how the draft order will play out, some teams are still hoping for all the help they can get snagging one of the top prospects.
The Charlotte Hornets need a new coach and the interview process has already begun. All of the candidates so far are either current NBA assistants or in the case of JJ Redick, a former NBA player and current ESPN analyst.
For many seasoned fans of the game, "Melo" is strictly associated with former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. But according to the Knicks legend, young baller LaMelo Ball is more than worthy to inherit the name for himself. “You ain’t gotta worry about that name," said Anthony on Ball.
LaMelo Ball’s season did not go according to plan to say the least. He only appeared in 22 games in the 2023-24 season. In fact, in the last two years, Ball has only played in 58 games.
Ball managed just 22 games in 2022-23. He has his sights set much higher in 2023-24.
The Charlotte Hornets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 season. After loads of injuries and roster changes, Charlotte finished the year at 21-61. The team dearly missed LaMelo Ball, who missed most of the season with an ankle injury.
With many fantasy basketball seasons coming to an end, we previously looked at the best players who went undrafted for the 2023-24 season. Today, let’s take a look at the All-Disappointment Fantasy Basketball Team for 2023-24.
From the moment they were born, Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball were being groomed to become NBA players. Their brother, LiAngelo Ball, went through the same process, but he has yet to realize his NBA dream in the same way, playing in the G League.
As the season has worn on, Brandon Miller has shown signs of being the Hornets' franchise cornerstone.
Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith has had a successful career as a former NBA player and current TV personality. Smith played college basketball at North Carolina where he entered his freshman season as Michael Jordan entered his junior year.
To say the 2023-24 season has not gone according to plan for the Charlotte Hornets would be an understatement. Their franchise star LaMelo Ball got injured yet again and played 22 games this season.
Pittsburgh’s Meleek Thomas has shined for years around the Steel City, playing for Lincoln Park’s dominant basketball squad. But the nationally-ranked five star is not far from being on a much bigger stage.
LaVar Ball has done an amazing job raising his family, as his two sons are in the NBA. Lonzo Ball is with the Chicago Bulls, while the younger LaMelo is with the Charlotte Hornets.
Speaking up in a chat on CBS Sports, the infamous LaVar Ball finally spoke to the public after a long stint away from the spotlight. In his media return, Ball spoke on his son’s injuries and had a very specific party to blame for why it all went wrong. “The reason they hurt is because they got away from me,” said Ball, via Bill Reiter.
The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down their star guard for the rest of the season.
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he continues to rehab his right ankle injury, the team announced Thursday.
The 2023-24 NBA season has not gone according to plan for the Charlotte Hornets. They have been struggling this season, owning the fourth-worst record in the league at 18-54 and heading toward another lottery selection.
The guard's young career has been sidetracked by injuries.
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Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been one of the most sensational players in the league. Since being drafted by the Hornets in 2020, the promising PG has shown exceptional competence on the NBA courts.
The Charlotte Hornets are about to receive a major boost with the return of guard LaMelo Ball following a lengthy absence.
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