Every NBA season brings its share of breakout stars, but 2026 has also been a year where hype has outpaced production.

Leading up to the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, rumors are swirling around two of the Charlotte Hornets' top players.

Ball returned to his customary starting spot in the Hornets’ 124-97 victory over Orlando at Kia Center on Thursday night — 24 hours after coming off the bench to preserve his availability — and ...

No one seems to get why LaMelo Ball occasionally comes off the bench.

Bringing Ball off the bench is not faulty logic, but the plan needs some fine-tuning.

Carmelo Anthony straight-up said LaMelo Ball plays like a video game. Where's the lie? His breakdown is on point.

In six NBA seasons, LaMelo Ball has proven to be one of the league’s most polarizing players. He was selected third overall in the 2020 NBA Draft and was supposed to be a foundational piece for the ...

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball put up big numbers in a losing effort against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

Ex-NBA star sparks backlash by alleging the Hornets are limiting LaMelo Ball’s minutes to suppress his numbers ahead of a ...

LaMelo Ball often finds himself on "most overrated" lists. The Charlotte Hornets guard is uber talented, but the team doesn't win much, and he struggles with efficiency and health. The NBA is also ...

At various times this season, LaMelo Ball, Trae Young, and Ja Morant have been named in trade discussions. For Ball, it'e because neither he nor the Charlotte Hornets were having much success. For ...