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Charlotte Hornets

“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
BasketballNBACharlotte 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 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
BasketballNBABoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 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.

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

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:15am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDetroit PistonsOrlando 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
BasketballNBACharlotte 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 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

Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:34am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando Magic
ClutchPoints

The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMagic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing

LaMelo Ball’s Dad LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright for “Clown” Remark While Also Calling Out Erik Spoelstra

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:32am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

LaVar Ball, LaMelo's father, did not like what Nick Wright and Erik Spoelstra said regarding his son. He went on to call out both personalities while saying that his family likes to play it 'dangerously.'

Read moreLaMelo Ball’s Dad LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright for “Clown” Remark While Also Calling Out Erik Spoelstra

Did LaMelo Ball Face Suspension After Bam Adebayo Incident? NBA Investigation Details

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:26am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

LaMelo Ball escaped a suspension for the incident involving Bam Adebayo, but the league shanded him a significant fine.

Read moreDid LaMelo Ball Face Suspension After Bam Adebayo Incident? NBA Investigation Details

Duke Reacts to Kon Knueppel News After Rookie NBA Season

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:21am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDallas Mavericks
Athlon Sports

Duke basketball is excited that Kon Knueppel made history this season.

Read moreDuke Reacts to Kon Knueppel News After Rookie NBA Season

Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:07am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Heavy

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreTyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Exclusive: LiAngelo Ball shares desire for NBA return

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:01am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsCleveland Cavaliers
ClutchPoints

LiAngelo Ball is not giving up on his hoop dreams. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the former pro basketball player shared his desire to return to the court. “I feel like I’ll give it a shot, especially if I could play with one of my brothers,” LiAngelo said of brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo […] The post Exclusive: LiAngelo Ball shares desire for NBA return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreExclusive: LiAngelo Ball shares desire for NBA return

2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:58pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read more2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:56pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami HeatOrlando Magic
ClutchPoints

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided suspension after causing the back injury of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during their face-off in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday. He, however, was fined a combined $60,000 for “unnecessary and reckless contact” and using profane language in the postgame conference. Ball appeared to intentionally trip Adebayo in the […] The post LaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreLaVar Ball hits back at Erik Spoelstra, others over LaMelo Ball comments

LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright Over LaMelo ‘Clown’ Comment – Complex

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:52pm
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Complex Sports

LaVar Ball Fires Back at Nick Wright Over LaMelo ‘Clown’ Comment  Complex

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:49pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMagic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:31pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Heavy

As the Philadelphia 76ers put the finishing touches on their battle for the No. 7 seed against the Orlando Magic, an unlikely candidate hit the dagger three. Andre Drummond sent the South Philly crowd into a frenzy as he hit his second three-pointer for the night. For Drummond, he finished the game by going 2-3 […] The post Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreAndre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic

Magic HC Jamahl Mosley Caught on Camera With Priceless Reaction After Trying Smelling Salts

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:54pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDetroit PistonsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Total Pro Sports

Before the Orlando Magic went up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, it looked like Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley might have smelled more salts than he anticipated, giving a hilarious reaction.

Read moreMagic HC Jamahl Mosley Caught on Camera With Priceless Reaction After Trying Smelling Salts

Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:31pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMagic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers

Nick Wright rips LaMelo Ball: ‘That young man is a clown’

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:15pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Awful Announcing

LaMelo Ball was the villain and the hero in the Charlotte Hornets victory over the Miami Heat in the first play-in game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The game itself was a thriller as Charlotte won 127-126 in overtime. Ball made the game-winning basket in the extra period after Coby White had forced the extra…

Read moreNick Wright rips LaMelo Ball: ‘That young man is a clown’

NBA Announces Punishments for LaMelo Ball After ‘Unnecessary and Reckless’ Bam Adebayo Incident

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:06pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Pro Football Network

The NBA has announced the final punishment for Hornets star LaMelo Ball after his controversial incident involving Bam Adebayo.

Read moreNBA Announces Punishments for LaMelo Ball After ‘Unnecessary and Reckless’ Bam Adebayo Incident

NBA Announces Double Punishment Decision After LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo Incident

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:05pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Athlon Sports

The NBA has punished LaMelo Ball for his actions against Bam Adebayo in the Hornets' Play-In win over the Heat.

Read moreNBA Announces Double Punishment Decision After LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo Incident
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