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Why Did Clippers Use Clown Masks Against Hornets? Unusual Tactics Against LaMelo Ball Revealed

In October 2024, LaMelo Ball broke the internet after a clown scared the life out of him. And as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, they strategically placed a clown mask on every seat.

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Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets disappointing loss to red-hot Harden, Kawhi, and the Clippers

When these Charlotte Hornets learn to close close games against veteran laden squads, watch out. After dismantling the Utah Jazz on Sunday, the Hornets traveled west to the City of Stars for a matchup with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 13

Carmelo Anthony goes to bat for LaMelo Ball's criticized playing style

LaMelo Ball led the NBA in one-legged threes by a wide margin in 2024-25. He made them at a decent clip, too, so the Charlotte Hornets were more than willing to live with it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 13

Making sense of Tre Mann's season: Why a single game does not tell the whole story

On Saturday, Utah's Cody Williams recorded the worst +/- in NBA history at a -60 in the team's 55-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets. “He played well… Let’s highlight that, I had a -40 and won a Finals, plus-minus a useless stat," responded his brother, Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen, shortly after.

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Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 13

Moussa Diabate should never leave the Hornets' starting five

Last year, Moussa Diabate was a breakout player for the Charlotte Hornets. However, he had little to no offensive game and was undersized at center. When the Hornets drafted Ryan Kalkbrenner, a tall player who'd won defensive awards in college, many expected Diabate to transition to the bench or the four.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / At The Hive / January 13

Recap/Analysis: Cold shooting dooms Hornets against Clippers

LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, but that wasn’t enough to overcome cold outside shooting against hot shooting from Kawhi Leonard as the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Clippers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, Hornets’ LaMelo Ball likely to stay put past trade deadline

Two young standouts are expected to remain with their current teams through the Feb. 5 trade deadline, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 12

LaMelo Ball’s Electrifying Yet Controversial Game Earns NBA 2K Label From Carmelo Anthony: 'He’s a Video Game'

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is one of the most fun players to watch in the NBA. Ball frequently displays his spectacular style of play by taking over games, passing, and shooting.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Notable update emerges about LaMelo Ball’s future

The question of LaMelo Ball’s future may have to wait several more months before being litigated. The Charlotte Hornets star point guard Ball is expected to remain with the team through the end of the 2025-26 season, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

LaMelo Ball, Lauri Markkanen Not Expected To Be Traded?

A pair of former All-Stars are not expected to be traded ahead of the February 5 deadline, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. According to Siegel, LaMelo Ball of the Hornets and Lauri Markkanen of the Jazz are considered likely to stay put with their respective teams through the remainder of the regular season.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

Hornets rumors: LaMelo Ball won’t be traded this season, but what about the summer?

As Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has put out onslaughts against different teams and continues to be a standout player, there could be a discussion about a potential future where he is not on the team past this season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 12

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers

The L.A. Clippers have won fifteen straight games against the Charlotte Hornets, making it the longest active winning streak in any head-to-head matchup in the NBA.

Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 12

NBA insider suggests Hornets consider making bonkers Anthony Davis trade

The Charlotte Hornets are trending in the right direction. For the last five weeks or so, they've played maybe the best basketball they have in years. They're not always winning, but they're playing teams much closer than in the past.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 12

Hornets look to build on historic victory in clash against the Clippers

A five-game road trip continues on Monday for the Hornets (14-25), this time heading to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers (15-23). This will be the second and final meeting between the teams this season, with the Clippers taking the game in Charlotte by a score of 131-116.

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Odds, key players, and how to watch the Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Playing on the road has served the Charlotte Hornets well here of late, and tonight, they'll be hoping to climb back to within ten games of .500 with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, coach Charles Lee reportedly not aligned

There may be trouble brewing in Charlotte, and it is not subtle. According to ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee are not on the same page.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 11

Grant Williams talks first game back, details how the Charlotte Hornets can keep it rolling after blowout win

It didn't take long for Grant Williams to make an impact when he returned to the court after a 400+ day absence. The veteran forward checked into the game with 5:16 remaining in the first quarter, and within three minutes of game time, Williams cashed a pair of three-point shots and hauled in two offensive rebounds.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Hornets star LaMelo Ball sets new NBA record in 55-point onslaught of Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets are fresh off one of their biggest wins in quite some time. This is an organization that has suffered for 20+ years of miserable play, but the team contains a star player capable of making fans show up on his own.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Hornets set new high water mark with 55 point win over Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets had no mercy Saturday night, storming past the Utah Jazz 150-95 at the Delta Center. The 55-point margin of victory was not only the highest by any team this season but also the largest road win in Charlotte history and the second-largest overall, behind only the 140-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 11

Hornets Drop 150 Points Against Jazz; Hold 47-Point Halftime Lead In Ridiculous Victory

What unfolded in Charlotte on Friday night barely resembled a competitive NBA game. By the time the Hornets jogged into the locker room at halftime, the outcome was already decided, the margin stretched to a staggering 47 points, and the Utah Jazz looked like a team searching for answers that simply weren’t there.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 11