LaVar Ball wanted LaMelo Ball to play for the Lakers

LaVar Ball, the father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, at one point wanted his youngest son to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Nowadays, that will never happen. Lonzo Ball, LaVar’s firstborn, was selected second overall by the Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, Lonzo only played two seasons with Los Angeles. In […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Gordon Hayward Plans To Play Tonight Vs The Atlanta Hawks

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled mightily through the first third of the season. They have the worst record in the NBA at 7-21 and are on a six-game losing streak. Charlotte has had a number of their star players miss time this season and it has hurt the team. Nine different players have started a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Dec 2022
LaMelo Ball Optimistic On Returning To Hornets Lineup Tonight

It’s been a season to forget so far for the Charlotte Hornets. The team has a 7-20 record which is last in the Southeast Division and fourteenth place in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte are 3-7 in their last ten games and are on a five-game losing streak. Luckily, some reinforcements may be on the way […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
LaMelo Ball Steps On Fans Ankle In Last Nights Loss And Reinjures Left Ankle

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Indiana Pacers last night, 125-113. LaMelo Ball was in his third game back this season after missing the first 13 games. He lead the Hornets in scoring last night with 26 points and also had six assists and five three-pointers in the game. With 1:34 left in the game, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Nov 2022
3 Things To Watch For In The Eastern Conference Tonight: How Do The Kinck’s Stop Giannis

There are some big-time matchups in the Eastern Conference tonight. Certain teams want to keep the momentum of their side while others are trying to get back to a .500 record.  Charlotte is on the road tonight against an 0-5 Magic team that is eager to get their first win of the season. Both the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Oct 2022
Dennis Smith Jr. considered the NFL before signing with the Hornets

Dennis Smith Jr. contemplated the NFL before signing with the Charlotte Hornets in September. In late February, the 24-year-old was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers. Upon further review of some NBA betting sites, the Hornets have the 21st-best odds to win the championship this season. Although, a few sportsbooks are expecting Charlotte to return […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Hornets sign guard Ty-Shon Alexander to non-guaranteed deal

The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Ty-Shon Alexander to a non-guaranteed deal. This move comes a few of days after the team waived Anthony Duruji and Jaylen Sims. Charlotte has two players signed to Exhibit 10 contracts: forward Xavier Sneed and guard Jalen Crutcher. Of course, guards Dennis Smith Jr. and LiAngelo Ball inked Exhibit […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Hornets sign guard Theo Maledon to two-way contract

The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract. This move comes three days after he was waived by the Houston Rockets. Guard Bryce McGowens occupies the other two-way spot. A week ago, the Hornets inked forward Xavier Sneed to an Exhibit 10 contract. And forward Isaiah Whaley was waived by the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Puma set to release LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 sneakers on October 21st

Puma will release LaMelo Ball’s new MB.02 sneakers next Friday on October 21, 2022. The popular sports brand confirmed the launch date. His second signature shoes are marked for $130. The sneakers will be available to purchase through Puma.com, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, and Puma NYC. Ball’s second signature sneakers feature colors ranging from bright […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024