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Charlotte Hornets

Bam Adebayo Sends Subtle Message to LaMelo Ball After Nasty Injury Incident

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:25pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Total Pro Sports

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo took the petty route when asked about his thoughts regarding his back injury that was caused by Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball.

Read moreBam Adebayo Sends Subtle Message to LaMelo Ball After Nasty Injury Incident

NBA Awards Voters Candidly Admit League’s Controversial Decision Influenced End-of-Season Honors

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:22pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Dallas Mavericks
Pro Football Network

NBA analysts Rachel Nichols and Kendrick Perkins both admitted to allowing the play-in tournament affect their ballots for end-of-season awards.

Read moreNBA Awards Voters Candidly Admit League’s Controversial Decision Influenced End-of-Season Honors

LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:14pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the video here). While LaMelo was not punished for the incident in the actual game, the NBA retroactively … The post LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreLaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments

Nick Wright Walks Back Original Take on LaMelo Ball Being a “Clown”

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:04pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets
Total Pro Sports

Nick Wright finally answered LaVar Ball's tirade against him. While he did walk back a bit, the basketball analyst fired another round of tirade directed at LaMelo Ball.

Read moreNick Wright Walks Back Original Take on LaMelo Ball Being a “Clown”

Rich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:02pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
ClutchPoints

The Charlotte Hornets are preparing for their do-or-die contest against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the right to get the last spot in the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. However, the continued chatter regarding Hornets guard LaMelo Ball’s role in Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s back injury […] The post Rich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreRich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat

Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:17pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets
ClutchPoints

The Charlotte Hornets are brimming with confidence and rightfully so. On Tuesday, the Hornets eeked out a huge 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In tournament. The catalyst came with Coby White’s game-tying 3-pointer, LaMelo Ball’s game-winning bucket, and Miles Bridges’ game-ending block. But largely left out of the fun was […] The post Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreKon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing

Bam Adebayo Addresses NBA Officiating After LaMelo Ball Incident

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:52pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Athlon Sports

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo had something to say about the officiating after his incident with LaMelo Ball.

Read moreBam Adebayo Addresses NBA Officiating After LaMelo Ball Incident

Bill Simmons slams the Bulls for letting Coby White go in “trade of the year”

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:07pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Chicago Bulls
ClutchPoints

There’s no denying that Coby White went from surviving to thriving. He had gone from just scrapping to get by with the Chicago Bulls to hitting big playoff buckets with the Charlotte Hornets. As a result, the Bulls must be pulling out their metaphorical hair after they traded him to Charlotte back in February. So […] The post Bill Simmons slams the Bulls for letting Coby White go in “trade of the year” appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBill Simmons slams the Bulls for letting Coby White go in “trade of the year”

All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:48pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Dallas Mavericks > Detroit Pistons > Golden State Warriors > Orlando Magic > Phoenix Suns
ClutchPoints

The NBA’s 65-game rule continues to garner attention as the playoffs get closer ahead of this weekend. One insider provided his thoughts on the topic following recent significant events. The NBA granted exemptions to stars Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who fell short of the 65-game requirement. Doncic obtained it as he missed two games […] The post All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreAll-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule

“Ni**as Be Running They Mouth”: Lonzo Ball Joins LaVar Ball in Scathing Outburst at Nick Wright Over LaMelo Ball ‘Clown’ Diss – Sportskeeda

Apr 16, 2026 @ 6:29pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Chicago Bulls
Sportskeeda

“Ni**as Be Running They Mouth”: Lonzo Ball Joins LaVar Ball in Scathing Outburst at Nick Wright Over LaMelo Ball ‘Clown’ Diss  Sportskeeda

Read more“Ni**as Be Running They Mouth”: Lonzo Ball Joins LaVar Ball in Scathing Outburst at Nick Wright Over LaMelo Ball ‘Clown’ Diss – Sportskeeda

‘It Didn’t Happen’ — Bam Adebayo Accuses LaMelo Ball of Lying About Apology After Controversial Injury

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:45pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Pro Football Network

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has claimed that LaMelo Ball still hasn't apologized after the Hornets star injured him during a play-in clash.

Read more‘It Didn’t Happen’ — Bam Adebayo Accuses LaMelo Ball of Lying About Apology After Controversial Injury

Bam Adebayo Addresses LaMelo Ball Not Checking In After Heat-Hornets Incident

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:39pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat > Orlando Magic
Athlon Sports

Bam Adebayo reveals LaMelo Ball never followed through on his postgame apology, fueling major controversy after Miami’s season-ending loss.

Read moreBam Adebayo Addresses LaMelo Ball Not Checking In After Heat-Hornets Incident

‘Doesn’t Make Sense’ – Bam Adebayo Slams NBA Rulebook After LaMelo Ball’s ‘Hostile Act’ Causes Injury

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:38pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Pro Football Network

Bam Adebayo questions an NBA ruling after a controversial LaMelo Ball incident, raising concerns over officiating and delayed decisions.

Read more‘Doesn’t Make Sense’ – Bam Adebayo Slams NBA Rulebook After LaMelo Ball’s ‘Hostile Act’ Causes Injury

Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:09pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Adebayo revealed Thursday that Ball has not apologized to him for the trip that knocked him out of Miami’s 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Ball had said after the game that … The post Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreBam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Hornets vs. Magic: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 17)

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:15am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Orlando Magic
Total Pro Sports

Hornets vs Magic preview highlights LaMelo Ball’s fine after Heat clash, his 30-point heroics, Charlotte's momentum, Orlando’s 76ers loss, injuries, lineups, prediction stakes, and key.

Read moreHornets vs. Magic: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 17)

Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:54am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat > Orlando Magic > Philadelphia 76ers
Larry Brown Sports

Just when the dust was beginning to settle following Amazon Prime Video’s snafu during Tuesday’s NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, the streaming service drew the ire of fans again during another play-in contest on Wednesday. During a timeout in the second half of the game featuring the Orlando Magic … The post Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreFans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game

“That’s Just How Balls’ Are Taught”: LaVar Ball Charges at Erik Spoelstra and 2 Analysts For LaMelo Ball Teardown 

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:44am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets
College Football Network

LaVar Ball claps back at Erik Spoelstra, Nick Wright and Jason Whitlock for their harsh comments towards LaMelo Ball.

Read more“That’s Just How Balls’ Are Taught”: LaVar Ball Charges at Erik Spoelstra and 2 Analysts For LaMelo Ball Teardown 

‘They’ve Kicked Our A** This Year’ — Paolo Banchero Gets Brutally Honest on Magic-Hornets Play-In Game

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:01am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Orlando Magic > Philadelphia 76ers
Pro Football Network

After a brutal showing against the Philadelphia 76ers, Paolo Banchero isn't taking the Charlotte Hornets lightly in the Play-In.

Read more‘They’ve Kicked Our A** This Year’ — Paolo Banchero Gets Brutally Honest on Magic-Hornets Play-In Game

Joel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:31am
Basketball > NBA > Boston Celtics > Charlotte Hornets > Orlando Magic > Philadelphia 76ers
Heavy

Before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic for the NBA Play-In Tournament game, popular sports talk host Skip Bayless made a major claim about Joel Embiid. Less than one week after Embiid received surgery for appendicitis, Bayless reported that Embiid was cleared for Wednesday’s action. As many expected, Joel Embiid was ruled […] The post Joel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreJoel Embiid’s Trainer Sets Record Straight on Shocking Injury Update

LaVar, Lonzo Destroy Analyst For Calling LaMelo Ball ‘A Clown’

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:15am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Detroit Pistons > Orlando Magic
Heavy

Nick Wright had harsh words for LaMelo Ball after the Hornets star tripped Bam Adebayo during his team's play-in victory on Tuesday. The post LaVar, Lonzo Destroy Analyst For Calling LaMelo Ball ‘A Clown’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLaVar, Lonzo Destroy Analyst For Calling LaMelo Ball ‘A Clown’

“Menace on The Streets of Charlotte”: Nick Wright Doubles Down on LaMelo Ball Criticism After Lonzo Ball Calls Him a “Bum”

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:06am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets
College Football Network

Sports analyst Nick Wright calls LaMelo Ball a "clown" again after the Hornets point guard's brother called Wright a "bum."

Read more“Menace on The Streets of Charlotte”: Nick Wright Doubles Down on LaMelo Ball Criticism After Lonzo Ball Calls Him a “Bum”

LaMelo Ball Fine: Hornets Star Avoids Major Punishment For Bam Adebayo Foul But Pays Hefty $60,000 Sum

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:03am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
College Football Network

After the Hornets-Heat game, fans wondered whether LaMelo Ball would face a suspension after his actions towards Bam Adebayo.

Read moreLaMelo Ball Fine: Hornets Star Avoids Major Punishment For Bam Adebayo Foul But Pays Hefty $60,000 Sum

LaMelo Ball’s Girlfriend Shows True Feelings After Hornets’ Controversial OT Win Over Heat – Sportskeeda

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:08am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Miami Heat
Sportskeeda

LaMelo Ball’s Girlfriend Shows True Feelings After Hornets’ Controversial OT Win Over Heat  Sportskeeda

Read moreLaMelo Ball’s Girlfriend Shows True Feelings After Hornets’ Controversial OT Win Over Heat – Sportskeeda

Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:47am
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Orlando Magic > Philadelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

The Orlando Magic will have to go through a needle hole to qualify for the playoffs after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. With the defeat, the Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in a do-or-die affair for the last spot in the playoffs […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMagic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers
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