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Charlotte Hornets

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

LaMelo Ball is not quite getting off scot-free after his takedown of Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Charlotte Hornets star Ball a sum of $35,000 for his dirty trip of the Miami Heat counterpart Adebayo during Tuesday’s 9/10 Eastern Conference play-in tournament game. Additionally, Ball … The post NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo

Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:58pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsCharlotte HornetsMiami HeatPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

During the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got entangled. During that play, Ball seems to trip Adebayo intentionally. The move led to the Heat star getting injured, much to the anger of the fans. Now, the NBA has handed out the punishment for Ball after this […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why wasn't LaMelo Ball suspended? Hornets star avoids worst-case scenario after tripping Bam Adebayo – sportingnews.com

Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:55pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Sporting News

Why wasn't LaMelo Ball suspended? Hornets star avoids worst-case scenario after tripping Bam Adebayo  sportingnews.com

Read moreWhy wasn't LaMelo Ball suspended? Hornets star avoids worst-case scenario after tripping Bam Adebayo – sportingnews.com

The secret draft meeting where LaMelo Ball convinced the Hornets to take Kon Knueppel – Basketball Network

Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:46pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Basketball Network

The secret draft meeting where LaMelo Ball convinced the Hornets to take Kon Knueppel  Basketball Network

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Lonzo Ball Gets Into It With Sports Analyst Over LaMelo Ball Criticism

Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:16pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDetroit PistonsMiami HeatOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Athlon Sports

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball gets chastised by NBA analysts, including Nick Wright, for the play that injured Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo during their play-in encounter.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The First 10 Players You Should Be Tracking Right Now

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:47pm
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksCharlotte HornetsDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansPhiladelphia 76ersSacramento KingsToronto Raptors
Athlon Sports

Not all fantasy basketball managers treat the end of the season the same way. Some need a few minutes to recap their season, either cursing their bad trades or celebrating their playoff titles. Some are ready to move right on and start planning for next season. If you’re the latter, you’re in luck. ...

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‘Absolute Trash,’ ‘Bum’ — Lonzo Ball, NBA World React As Nick Wright Labels LaMelo Ball a ‘Clown’ in Scathing Rant

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:14pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Pro Football Network

Lonzo Ball and the NBA world fired back at Nick Wright after the analyst labeled his brother, LaMelo Ball, a "clown" for the Bam Adebayo incident.

Read more‘Absolute Trash,’ ‘Bum’ — Lonzo Ball, NBA World React As Nick Wright Labels LaMelo Ball a ‘Clown’ in Scathing Rant

‘Kon (Knueppel) Wasn’t Ready to Dance’ – NBA Champion Trolls Hornets Rookie After Tanking ROTY Race vs. Cooper Flagg

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:53pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Pro Football Network

The Charlotte Hornets advanced in the Play-In Tournament despite a poor game from Kon Knueppel. Find out what NBA voice Kendrick Perkins had to say about Knueppel's dwindling Rookie of The Year odds

Read more‘Kon (Knueppel) Wasn’t Ready to Dance’ – NBA Champion Trolls Hornets Rookie After Tanking ROTY Race vs. Cooper Flagg

LaMelo Ball on Suspension Tightrope as Controversial Foul Threatens Hornets Playoff Hopes

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:38pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
College Football Network

LaMelo Ball committed a hard foul on Bam Adebayo in the second quarter of the Charlotte Hornets' play-in game against the Miami Heat on March 14.

Read moreLaMelo Ball on Suspension Tightrope as Controversial Foul Threatens Hornets Playoff Hopes

Lonzo Ball Scorches Nick Wright For Calling LaMelo Ball A 'Clown' Following Heat Play-In Loss

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:30pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
OutKick

The Miami Heat are headed to Cancun, but the real play-in drama is playing out off the court between Nick Wright and the Ball family.

Read moreLonzo Ball Scorches Nick Wright For Calling LaMelo Ball A 'Clown' Following Heat Play-In Loss

Bill Simmons blasts Prime Video for outage, audio issues during NBA Play-In Tournament

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Awful Announcing

After Prime Video struggled through an outage, an incredibly inopportune moment during Tuesday night’s Eastern Conference play-in game, Bill Simmons took the opportunity to blast the streamer for some of its issues with NBA coverage throughout the season. During overtime of the Heat-Hornets game in Charlotte, Prime Video flashed to black before displaying a “technical…

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‘Not Going To Be Tolerated’ – Stephen A. Smith Warns LaMelo Ball of ‘Extreme’ Punishment for Hurting Bam Adebayo

Apr 15, 2026 @ 4:07pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Pro Football Network

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has sent a warning to LaMelo Ball after his controversial incident against Bam Adebayo.

Read more‘Not Going To Be Tolerated’ – Stephen A. Smith Warns LaMelo Ball of ‘Extreme’ Punishment for Hurting Bam Adebayo

NBA GM Calls for LaMelo Ball’s Suspension After Controversial Play Hurts Heat’s Bam Adebayo

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:32pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Pro Football Network

Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball faces scrutiny after a controversial play involving Bam Adebayo, as an NBA GM calls for action.

Read moreNBA GM Calls for LaMelo Ball’s Suspension After Controversial Play Hurts Heat’s Bam Adebayo

Fubo plan major broadcasting change and pursue NBA live TV rights ‘out of nowhere’

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:19pm
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The Sun Sport

FUBO are challenging broadcasters to buy the rights to show 13 NBA teams. It comes after Main Street Sports Group dropped contracts and started to wind down operations due to…

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