LaMelo Ball

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American basketball player (born 2001)

LaMelo LaFrance Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the third overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft. Ball was voted the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and named an NBA All-Star the following season in 2022.

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LaMelo LaFrance Ball

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LaMelo Ball Traded to Timberwolves

The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid and seven draft picks in a blockbuster NBA deal.

Hornets reportedly trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks The Globe and Mail — Jun 26, 01:13 AM
Is LaMelo Ball a winning player? The Timberwolves are betting yes, and it's a risk they had to take CBS Sports — Jun 25, 22:00 PM
How the Timberwolves-Hornets blockbuster will be remembered in two years The New York Times — Jun 25, 20:16 PM
Title-hunting Timberwolves reportedly add LaMelo Ball in trade with Hornets The Guardian — Jun 25, 16:21 PM
LaMelo Ball learns punishment from NBA after tripping Bam Adebayo: ‘Reckless contact’ NY Post — Apr 16, 03:59 AM
NBA Announces Double Punishment for LaMelo Ball After Bam Adebayo Injury Newsweek — Apr 16, 02:19 AM
Hornets’ Ball punches team mascot Hugo after play-in tournament win The Globe and Mail — Apr 15, 23:00 PM
Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball's play 'stupid' after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss Fox News — Apr 15, 16:13 PM
LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo after Hornets knock out Heat AP News — Apr 15, 14:01 PM
LaMelo Ball's layup with 4.7 seconds lifts Hornets past Heat in OT AP News — Apr 15, 02:39 AM
Bam Adebayo Exits Play-in Game With Injury After LaMelo Ball Leg Swipe Newsweek — Apr 15, 01:14 AM
Follow live: Heat, Hornets face off in play-in tournament ESPN — Apr 15, 00:40 AM
What LaMelo Ball’s departure means for Charlotte Hornets? Roster outlook and more Times Of India — Jun 26, 03:15 AM
Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo stance revealed after LaMelo Ball trade NY Post — Jun 26, 00:22 AM
Why the Hornets were right to move on from LaMelo Ball as the Wolves roll the dice CBS Sports — Jun 25, 20:12 PM
LaMelo Ball trade winners and losers: Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards the best backcourt mate of his career CBS Sports — Jun 25, 18:34 PM
Hornets' Ball fined $35K for 'reckless' Bam play ESPN — Apr 16, 03:16 AM
Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo ESPN — Apr 15, 21:53 PM
Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish ESPN — Apr 15, 03:49 AM
Where to Watch the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Online for Free Billboard — Apr 15, 00:21 AM