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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10
LaMelo Ball's value to Hornets called into question, but trade also feels unlikely
This was supposed to be the season that Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball stayed healthy, produced, and silenced his loudest critics. Sadly, that hasn't happened.
The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / December 9
LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Get a 'Metallic' Makeover
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's signature PUMA basketball shoes are always some of the most popular sneakers for young NBA fans. The PUMA MB.05 has continued that trend with a handful of exciting drops.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 7
LaMelo Ball Among Several Starters Ruled Out for Nuggets vs. Hornets Game
The Denver Nuggets have won each of their last nine away games, and on Sunday, they will have a great opportunity to extend that streak amid a four-game road trip.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 7
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards
The Hornets won’t have LaMelo Ball on Sunday. The All-Star guard has a bone bruise in his left ankle and will sit out against Denver, per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Road-thriving Nuggets prep for LaMelo Ball-less but trending Hornets
If the Denver Nuggets are feeling a bit invincible, it's understandable. No situation seems too big for the Nuggets as they'll try to maintain their road excellence when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / December 6
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 6
In contrast to Ball’s malaise, Ingram and Raptors have opportunity for more
With time running out in the first half, Brandon Ingram formed up at the top of the floor and banged a quick-trigger triple. It was the most decisive play the
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 6
Five numbers to know after Raptors' disappointing loss vs. Hornets
The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after a 111-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets inside Scotiabank Arena. It's the second loss to the Hornets in a week, falling to them on the road in Charlotte in overtime, and now this time in Toronto.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 6
'Definitely Hate to See It' – Charlotte Hornets Hope for the Best After LaMelo Ball’s New Injury Vs. Toronto Raptors
The Charlotte Hornets notched a 111-86 road win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night to end a two-game skid. But it came at a high cost, as LaMelo Ball left the game with an ankle injury.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / December 5
Hornets star LaMelo Ball exits game vs. Raptors with injury
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was unable to finish Friday’s game at Toronto, having been ruled out in the second half with left ankle soreness.
NBA News / At The Hive / December 5
Recap/Analysis: The Hornets are Raptors killers 
The Charlotte Hornets came from behind to beat the Toronto Raptors for the second time in less than a week, this time convincingly. Both teams got exactly one possession before the game was delayed about 20 minutes because some strobe lights couldn’t stop strobing.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4
Alonzo Mourning is all of us when it comes to LaMelo Ball trade rumors from the Hornets
The 2025 season has been awful for the Charlotte Hornets. They are 6-16 and do not have much hope of turning things around this season. The rough start has led to a lot of trade speculation about LaMelo Ball and who might be interested in trading for him.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3
Why the LaMelo Ball ‘Globetrotter’ label is unfortunately 100% spot-on
LaMelo Ball arrived in Charlotte in 2020 amid massive hype, a high school phenom whose combination of size, skill, and flair immediately drew comparisons to elite point guards across the league.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 29
Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak
Heading into Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors had the NBA's second-longest winning streak at nine games.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28
Three teams linked to LaMelo Ball in trade rumors
The Charlotte Hornets will have some interesting potential takers if they decide to finally trade LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20
LaMelo Ball reacts to trade rumor with emoji post
LaMelo Ball reacted on Thursday to a report saying he was open to a trade from the Charlotte Hornets with a single emoji. On Thursday, Yahoo’s Kelly Iko reported that Ball was “increasingly frustrated” with the Hornets and open to a trade away from the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 21
Is the LaMelo Ball era ending in Charlotte? Three potential landing spots for Hornets star guard
The LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte might be nearing its end. According to Yahoo NBA reporter Kelly Iko, the 24-year-old, one-time All-Star guard has “grown increasingly frustrated” with the Hornets and is open to a trade.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / November 20
LaMelo Ball's trade stance emerges as Hornets have become 'disillusioned' with him
After losing to Indiana on Wednesday, a defeat in which he was benched for the final 4:32 of the fourth quarter, LaMelo Ball has become “increasingly frustrated” with the Hornets and is open to being traded to a new team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / November 7
Should Hornets trade LaMelo Ball amid injury woes?
It may finally be time to make a trade while he is still valuable.
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