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

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

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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…

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

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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

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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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Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team

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Kawhi Leonard might be going from one beachfront state to another. The Miami Heat could potentially pursue the LA Clippers star Leonard this offseason, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday. Siegel notes that the Heat are expected to turn their attention to Leonard if they are unsuccessful in trading for long-rumored target Giannis Antetokounmpo … The post Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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

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

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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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NBA rumors: 2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now?

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The Miami Heat began their 2026 offseason on Tuesday night when they lost in the play-in game vs the Charlotte Hornets in overtime. Heat fans are hoping desperately that Bam Adebayo’s early exit in this game due to injury doesn’t prompt the front office to say “we want to see the team fully healthy” yet […] The post NBA rumors: 2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded?

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The Miami Heat enter a pivotal offseason following their 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, with new reporting raising questions about the future of Jaime Jaquez Jr. — even as he emerges as a leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Miami’s roster […] The post Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages

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The Miami Heat face a pivotal offseason after a 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets ended their 2025-26 campaign Tuesday night, with new reporting pointing to a potentially costly decision between Norman Powell and Tyler Herro. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Powell is expected to command more than $25 million annually on […] The post Heat rumors: Normal Powell ticketed for $25 million a year salary as Tyler Herro debate rages appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again?

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On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season reach its merciful conclusion with an overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game. Bam Adebayo was forced to leave this game early after taking a hard fall on a controversial foul from LaMelo Ball that many felt should have earned the […] The post Heat rumors: Is Bam Adebayo still untouchable as Giannis trade buzz builds again? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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