Despite the league's desire to have him at All-Star weekend, LaMelo Ball reportedly declined to take part in the Skills Challenge.

After both players showed out on the court, Carmelo Anthony and LaMelo Ball swapped jerseys and shows of respect on Monday.

Carmelo Anthony and LaMelo Ball met for the first time this season and the two put on a show on Monday night.

Pistons guard Saddiq Bey scored 10 points on Sunday to pass LaMelo Ball for the longest double-digit scoring streak by a rookie this season.

Prior to the Warriors' battle with the Charlotte Hornets, Steve Kerr had praise for rookie point guard LaMelo Ball.

Ball scored 16 of his 20 total points in the second half to lead the Hornets back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Suns.

Ball may only be 28 games into his rookie season, but the Hornets guard has already left quite an impression with his teammates.

The 2020 NBA draft class has responded early after taking some heat over the summer for lacking excitement or star power...

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month.

After an impressive first month in the league, LaMelo Ball was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January.

Despite battling through early foul trouble, Ball produced 14 points to help the Hornets to their third straight win.

LaMelo Ball will get the first start of his NBA career on Monday as he steps into the starting lineup in place of Terry Rozier, head coach James Borrego announced the change pregame on Monday.

When starter Terry Rozier went down with an injury, Charlotte turned to LaMelo Ball and the rookie came through in a big way.

Gordon Hayward converted the game-winning layup to help Charlotte complete a 14-point comeback to win on Sunday.

Following a fourth-quarter benching of LaMelo on Friday, LaVar Ball claims his youngest son is unhappy with his role on the Hornets.

The veteran guard has been blown away by watching LaMelo Ball grab rebounds this season with the Hornets.

After Lonzo Ball was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with a knee injury, Stan Van Gundy provided an update on his status.

Despite his strong recent play, LaMelo Ball likely won't move into the starting lineup anytime soon according to head coach James Borrego

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had plenty of praise for Hornets guard LaMelo Ball ahead of Monday's clash between the two teams.

LaMelo Ball delivered a few highlight-reel passes in the Hornets' win over the Knicks on Monday.

Ball and Maxey were the first two rookies this season to be nominated for the NBA Player of the Week award.

Ball made history after becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double, beating the previous record set by Markelle Fultz.

LaMelo Ball becomes the youngest player in NBA to record a triple-double

LaMelo Ball made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double and much of the NBA world took notice.

Ball on Saturday became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double as the Hornets defeated the Hawks.

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The Hornets having BOTH PJ Washington AND Miles Bridges playing on qualifying offers this year next to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller should make for an interesting chemistry lesson for Coach Clifford to play with this season... https://t.co/hcXqMOGYfY

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I haven’t really watched summer league, but I know all the Hornets guards play go to hell ball. He should be better with Lamelo setting the table in the regular season. https://t.co/M0fNxyV13f

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This hornet summer league team is a reflection of the real team. A lot of bigs and no true point guard behind lamelo ball.

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LaMelo Ball's middle name is LaFrance.

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RT @BiasedHouston: I've been clowning Brandon Miller, but dawg it's impossible to get a rhythm and feel for the game, especially as an offb…

It is like the LaMelo Ball effect carries on to the summer league with whatever the team the Hornets players that team even with unknown players up their game on defense and shooting.

RT @BiasedHouston: I've been clowning Brandon Miller, but dawg it's impossible to get a rhythm and feel for the game, especially as an offb…

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RT @OhhMar24: LaMelo Ball played 162 games in 3 seasons. Made zero playoff appearances and racked up 260 million dollars. That's a great st…

All these negative hot takes on Brandon Miller in 2 SL games. LOL. He’s playing w/ a pack of guards not looking to pass the ball. Yes he needs to bulk up. That will come. In the meantime, just note he can’t pass the ball to himself. Can’t wait to see him w/ LaMelo.

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I am seeing more of these Ball verse people on the Scoot train attacking Brandon Miller for tonight game totally not paying attention to the selfish play from his teammates keeping the ball from him. They keep thinking LaMelo wanted Scoot over Miller.

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