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On YouTubeLaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / February 20
'I’m Just Alive and Blessed For Real' – Charlotte Hornets Star Addresses Car Accident After Close Loss Vs. Houston Rockets
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball briefly addressed the minor car collision he was involved in on Wednesday in uptown Charlotte during his postgame presser after their 105-101 home defeat against the Houston Rockets yesterday.
LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Report: Police allowed Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to leave crash scene
The noise came fast. The details came slower. According to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was allowed to leave the scene of his downtown Charlotte car accident by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police following the incident Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
Charlotte Hornets News / EssentiallySports / February 20
LaMelo Ball Breaks Silence on Car Accident, Explains Decision to Flee the Scene
A 11-point, inconsistent scoring night was not the main issue for LaMelo Ball. Just 24 hours, the Charlotte Hornets guard was involved in a crash at the Trade and Tryon Streets intersection.
Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Hornets’ Brandon Miller hit by ultimate jinx after breaking Kemba Walker’s record
The Charlotte Hornets have been in a rebuild for quite a long time. But this season, there has been some positive momentum within the franchise. Part of that has been spearheaded by the young forward out of Alabama, Brandon Miller.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 19
Rockets Get Payback, Defeat Hornets in Down-to-the-Wire Finish in Charlotte
In the first game out of the All-Star break, the Charlotte Hornets fell to the Houston Rockets, 105-101, splitting the two-game season series. The loss
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
New video angle emerges of LaMelo Ball violently crashing his Hummer into sedan
New video footage of the car crash involving LaMelo Ball has emerged. The Charlotte Hornets star caused a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday when he swerved into an unsuspecting sedan in the middle of a busy downtown Charlotte intersection.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / February 19
Shorthanded Hornets Face Rockets Without Bridges, Diabate
The Charlotte Hornets will take the court Thursday night against the Houston Rockets in a significantly different form than their last meeting. Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate remain suspended following their roles in the February 9th brawl with the Detroit Pistons, forcing the Hornets to rely on depth pieces and G-League call-ups.
Charlotte Hornets News / The SportsRush / February 19
'Cooper Flagg Does It All': Stephen A. Smith Explains Why He Picks Mavs Rookie Over Kon Knueppel for ROTY
Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the consensus belief was that Cooper Flagg would run away with the Rookie of the Year. That has been far from reality.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 19
Charlotte Hornets Second-Half Storylines to Watch: Brandon Miller's Rise, Coby White's Availability, and More
After a week-long break that felt like it lasted a month, the Charlotte Hornets return to the hardwood on Thursday night to tip off the second half of their season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 19
Where do the Charlotte Hornets Rank Amongst the League's Best Young Cores?
"The best young core in basketball" changes nearly every year. New draft picks come in, players get older, and some young players do not pan out the way people think they will.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 19
Will LaMelo Ball Be Available vs. Rockets Just One Day After Car Accident?
Shortly after practice and media availability concluded on Wednesday for the Charlotte Hornets, point guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-car accident in Uptown.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 19
Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets, Preview, Prediction & Odds, February 19
With the NBA All-Star weekend over, bettors could have a chance to win money in today’s game with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Houston Rockets. The Hornets are entering the second half of the NBA season as one of the hottest teams after the All-Star break against a solid Rockets squad.
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 19
Three Superstars the Charlotte Hornets Can Pursue if Jeff Peterson Goes All In
Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has said in the past that there will come a day when he pushes a lot of the chips he's accumulated into play a big hand.
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Footage emerges of LaMelo Ball's car crash in his custom Hummer
LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-vehicle car crash on Wednesday in downtown Charlotte.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18
Hot before break, Hornets aim to keep it going vs. Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets will try to pick up where they left off prior to the All-Star break. They won 10 of their final 11 games before the layoff, so regaining that form will be critical with Thursday night's game against the visiting Houston Rockets.
Kon Knueppel News / HITC / February 18
Kon Knueppel bizarrely names Jesus Christ as his dream one-on-one basketball opponent
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel gave an unexpected response when asked to name his dream one-on-one basketball opponent. The former Duke standout faced the question during an appearance with The Score and bypassed the usual choices of sports legends or iconic athletes.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
Damian Lillard stuns with Three-Point Contest win amid Achilles rehab
Damian Lillard made sure his return to the hardwood was a memorable one.
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