LaMelo Ball pulls a disgusting move during the Timberwolves’ loss

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LaMelo Ball pulls a disgusting move during the Timberwolves’ loss

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Nov 1, 2026 9:38 AM ET

LaMelo Ball violated house rules during his team’s loss on Saturday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves star Ball drew attention for all the wrong reasons in the middle of a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Ball was called for his fourth personal foul during only the first half at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

In response, Ball proceeded to spit directly onto the court in frustration. Here is the gross video.

LaMelo Ball spits on the floor. https://t.co/wz8AHxXsQP
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Even pickup players know that spitting on the court violates basic norms of basketball decency. But Ball apparently did not get the memo and proceeded to casually hock a loogie like he was playing on an outdoor grass field.

Ball’s foul trouble would continue further from there on Saturday as he ended up fouling out in the fourth quarter and finishing up with 10 points on 2/10 shooting in just 20 minutes of action. The Timberwolves went on to lose to the Spurs by a final score of 121-111.

The 25-year-old Ball is a two-time NBA All-Star who is now in his seventh season in the league. This is certainly not the first time that he has displayed immature behavior though, both on the court and off it.

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