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Charlotte Hornets

Bam Adebayo Addresses NBA Officiating After LaMelo Ball Incident

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:52pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Athlon Sports

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

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

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:07pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsChicago 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.

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

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:48pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDallas MavericksDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsOrlando MagicPhoenix 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.

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“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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsChicago 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami HeatOrlando Magic
Athlon Sports

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

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

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:38pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsOrlando 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
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami HeatOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 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.

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“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.

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
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.

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