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As the NBA draft lottery and draft itself inch closer, speculation and rumors about the Charlotte Hornets and their star ...

Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee left no doubt about what he’s expecting from the franchise’s cornerstone point guard ...

As injuries ruined Lee's debut season, he remained steady throughout the turmoil. Can he elevate the Hornets — and Ball?

LaMelo Ball would be one of the most sought-after trade targets in the NBA if he went on the block. Still just 23 years old, ...

LaMelo Ball didn’t just make plays for the Charlotte Hornets this season—he made a difference for pets across the country. In ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Head coach Charles Lee left no doubt about his offseason expectations from Charlotte Hornets cornerstone ...

The Charlotte Hornets probably aren't trading LaMelo Ball. They remain committed to him publicly despite calls from the media and fans to move on from the super ...

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is consistently one of the most popular NBA players. Thanks to an interesting path to the league, a totally unique playstyle, ...

Ball is owed $168 million over the next four seasons on his contract. He did average a career-high 25.2 points per game in 2024-25, but he had his worst shooting season with a 40.5 field-goal ...

The Charlotte Hornets missed the playoffs and ended the season on a low note. Even so, LaMelo Ball stood out as a bright spot ...

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed full confidence in LaMelo Ball’s talent but noted, "he's got to get stronger" as the young point guard continues to develop.