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The Minnesota Timberwolves have just paired Anthony Edwards with another backcourt superstar: LaMelo Ball. The Timberwolves gave up Naz Reid, a first-round pick, three second-round…
The Charlotte Hornets may look to move up from the No. 14 and No.18 selections in the 2026 NBA Draft. The post Hornets Look to Make Trade in 2026 NBA Draft: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
The Charlotte Hornets had a season to remember. They came close to ending their nine-year drought in the playoffs after making it to the Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, they fell short by one game. Still, there were plenty of positives from their campaign. The core of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Moussa […] The post Watch Hornets’ LaMelo Ball give Moussa Diabate the NBA Hustle Award trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Julius Randle’s brutal postseason showing against San Antonio may have pushed the Minnesota Timberwolves toward an uncomfortable but necessary conclusion: this partnership probably is not built to last. Minnesota needs cleaner spacing around Anthony Edwards, more reliable playoff decision-making, and a roster that feels less clunky in high-leverage moments. Randle still has value as a […] The post 3 best Julius Randle trade destinations if Timberwolves move on after Spurs disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers had their postseason run cut by the New York Knicks in the second round, and some people were more worried about the postgame interview than the actual game. Joel Embiid brought his child to the press conference, and it was apparently a problem for Nick Wright. The sports personality has not always […] The post Paul Pierce blasts ‘most ridiculous’ Nick Wright for 76ers’ Joel Embiid postgame take appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paul Pierce doesn’t like LeBron James, and he doesn’t like one of LeBron’s biggest media supporters in Nick Wright either. Wright joined Chris Canty and Maggie Gray this week in calling professional athletes out for bringing their kids to press conferences. This comes on the heels of Joel Embiid being criticized for having his son…
On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept their way into the Western Conference Finals with a tight road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their second round series. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his first big scoring night of the series in this one, Ajay Mitchell once again impressed, scoring 28 […] The post Chandler Parsons says he’d take Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell over LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Star LaMelo Ball Names His Son, ‘LaOne’ The Spun
LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son. Their son was born in January of this year and is named LaOne. Chaves also shared in a post to Instagram for … The post LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LaMelo Ball Welcomes Baby Boy LaOne With Ana Montana Complex
LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana are officially entering a new chapter together, and the internet had plenty to say about the name they chose for their son.The Charlotte Hornets star and Montana, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, welcomed their first child together earlier this year, according to PEOPLE. The couple revealed that their son’s […] The post LaMelo Ball Reveals Unique Name After Welcoming First Child appeared first on HEAVY.
The Charlotte Hornets are about a month into the 2026 offseason after a play-in game loss to the Orlando Magic, and are hoping for some good luck in the NBA Draft lottery. Meanwhile, franchise point guard LaMelo Ball recently celebrated some personal news when it was announced that he and his partner Ana Montana had […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Three NBA Drafts ago, Mike Schmitz was on-air for ESPN, breaking down picks and analyzing prospects. Now, he is the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks. Schmitz’s meteoric rise from media to the top ranks of an NBA front office leaves him as by far the most successful among a growing contingent of basketball analysts…
In fantasy basketball, the difference between a championship roster and a lottery team often comes down to a single notification on your phone. As we navigate the early offseason of May 2026, the landscape is ripe for upheaval. Entering the new season, we might get treated to not just minor roster ...
Cyhi The Prynce isn’t holding back when it comes to Lonzo Ball’s uncertain NBA future. The rapper recently joined Jeff Teague’s Club 520 Podcast and made it clear he believes the Charlotte Hornets missed a major opportunity. Ball entered free agency after a brief stop with the Utah Jazz, who waived him shortly after acquiring […] The post Cyhi The Prynce sounds off on where Lonzo Ball should land appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team […] The post 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Talent is a must when building a winning fantasy basketball roster. But what good is athletic aptitude if it’s riding the bench? Truth be told, opportunity is what puts points on the scoreboard in fantasy basketball. Minutes, usage, and role clarity are what decide a player’s fantasy value ahead of ...
Kon Knueppel had a fantastic season for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Charlotte started the season 4-13 and appeared to be on its way to a fourth straight sub-.500 record. Instead, the Hornets started buzzing, going 40-25 the rest of the year to earn a spot in the ...
For years, the Charlotte Hornets had a young and promising roster, but they just couldn’t seem to develop winning habits. The team finally took a few steps forward this season, even winning a play-in tournament game before ultimately being eliminated from the preliminary postseason event. With LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, the future […] The post 2 players Hornets must trade to take next step after surprise season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LaMelo Ball targeted Anthony Black with a heated verbal barrage despite a massive scoreboard deficit.
LaVar Ball is back after the Charlotte Hornets’ elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament, and he has an idea to help the team realize its ambitions. In a new video, Ball urges the Hornets to sign Lonzo and Gelo to pair with LaMelo, citing their “unmatched” chemistry. He also criticized Hornets coach Charles Lee for … The post LaVar Ball urges Hornets to sign his sons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
After LaMelo Ball tripped Bam Adebayo earlier this week, Nick Wright called the Hornets guard a "clown."
It’s been several years since he has been a fixture in the spotlight, but LaVar Ball couldn’t pass up this opportunity to get back into the headlines after the Charlotte Hornets were blown out in their play-in game for the Eastern Conference eighth seed against the Orlando Magic. In spite of the game being played…
