Just last night, Lonzo Ball played his first game of NBA Basketball since January 14, 2022 which has been over 1000 days to put that in perspective. While it is only a preseason game, it is great to see Ball back on the court healthy no matter what kind of game it is.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has had his fair share of injuries over the past couple of seasons, missing a total of 106 games, mostly due to a lingering ankle issue.
The future is extremely bright for the Charlotte Hornets, thanks to a special young duo in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The question is, how bright is that future?
On Wednesday evening, Lonzo Ball made his return to an NBA floor when the Chicago Bulls hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center. Ball had last played in a game during the 2021-22 season.
On Tuesday, Tidjane Salaün made his first-ever NBA start for the Hornets versus the New York Knicks. Salaün had come off the bench and produced solid results prior to being added to the starting lineup.
As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, most preseason power rankings have low expectations for the Charlotte Hornets. Despite a young core and the return of a healthy LaMelo Ball, analysts see a challenging season ahead.
After a standout preseason, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is setting the stage for a thrilling NBA season—and things are about to get spooky with his two new sneaker drops this October.
Injury Report Hornets: OUT DaQuan Jeffries (Hand), Mark Williams (Foot), Cody Martin (Wrist), Nick Smith Jr. (Groin) Knicks: OUT Mitchell Robinson (Ankle) Questionable Jacob Toppin (Ankle), Kevin McCullar Jr.
The Ball family was the biggest name in basketball circa 2016. Lonzo was dicing up the PAC12 as a UCLA Bruin, LaMelo and LiAngelo's high school highlight reels were daily social media fodder for accounts like Overtime, and LaVar was in the middle of a years long media circuit that included appearances in the WWE and on ESPN's First Take.
ESPN has revealed their NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to the site, BPI is “meant to be the best predictor of a
Where the Hornets finish could come down to the health of their star point guard.
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee told reporters in his pregame press conference that he will use many of the same rotations and lineups tonight, but that some players may get the night off or have some limited minutes due to this being the third game in five days.
Coming into the 2024-25 preseason, the Charlotte Hornets are a team filled with intrigue. With LaMelo Ball as their franchise point guard and an emerging superstar in Brandon Miller, the roster appears well-constructed.
The Charlotte Hornets storylines heading into the 2024-25 season are nothing short of interesting. LaMelo Ball’s return headlines anything going on in the Queen City, but there’s one player whose impact will be vital for how far the Hornets could go.
The interest surrounding Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has dwindled a little bit. To that point, the NBA can have 50 stars. However, due to human nature, the attention given to them won’t be distributed evenly.
The interest surrounding Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has dwindled a little bit. To that point, the NBA can have 50 stars. However, due to human nature, the attention given to them won’t be distributed evenly.
Terry Rozier was reunited with his former teammate LaMelo Ball during the Charlotte Hornets’ preseason match against the Miami Heat, which they won with a score of 111-108.
LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA. The 2022 All-Star has dealt with injuries over the previous two seasons, but when he is on the floor, he is undoubtedly among the best 25 players in the league.
De’Aaron Fox has been with the Sacramento Kings ever since he was drafted in 2017 and he’s been improving his game and his production in every single season of his career up to this point.
On Tuesday evening, the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Miami Heat in North Carolina for their second preseason game. The Hornets won by a score of 111-108 to improve to 1-1 in the preseason.
On Sunday evening, the Charlotte Hornets hosted the New York Knicks in North Carolina for their first preseason game (the Knicks won 111-109). LaMelo Ball made his return to the court after missing most of the 2023-24 season.
If you could change a rule in the NBA, what would it be? Well, 11 NBA players were asked that question recently by House of Highlights and three of them, including Damian Lillard and LaMelo Ball, stated they would like a four-point line to be added.
LaMelo Ball is entering his fourth season with the Charlotte Hornets. The point guard was the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Overall, LaMelo has been the team’s leading scorer.
Earlier this week, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball laced up his fourth signature sneaker on NBA Media Day. However, PUMA is not yet finished having fun with Ball's third signature sneaker.
If Ball can stay healthy, his three-level scoring and elite playmaking should help unlock the talent around him.
The new NBA season is right around the corner. To help get ready for the 2024-25 NBA season, we're looking at three questions each NBA team could face next season. Here, we have the Charlotte Hornets, who enter the new season with a new ownership group and coaching staff.
The pressure is on the Charlotte Hornets, and the availability and performance of star point guard LaMelo Ball will be paramount for the team to meet its goals.
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