We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.
The Nets (14-33) sit just two games back of the Hornets (12-31) in the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes, and if Ball doesn’t play ...
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his release after shooting a three-point shot during action against the ...
When was the last time the NBA's fourth-leading scorer and eighth-leading assister warranted this much controversy? Ever? LaMelo Ball is leading Eastern Conference guards in All-Star voting.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points ... The Hornets had a 27-8 first-half run and led 63-45 at the break. Zion Williamson had 28 points and 11 rebounds for New Orleans.
It was the Hornets’ (10-28) third win in four games, and when the Ball brothers embraced at half court, a jovial LaMelo was clearly more interested in engaging in postgame banter.