The Hornets, already struggling with a 19-59 record, face the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center with six players sidelined, including Ball. LaMelo Ball’s absence is a ...

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten. Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots for three as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during ...

Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies defeat LaMelo Ball and the Hornets in a tale of two halves ...

Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during the first half at FedExForum.

Which begs the question of a blockbuster deal. Charlotte Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to the Memphis Grizzlies for Ja Morant. A one-for-one swap. The kind of deal that feels risky, and yet ...

LaMelo Ball would be one of the most sought-after trade targets in the NBA if he went on the block. Still just 23 years old, with four years remaining on his contract, the Hornets star is an ...

Ja Morant’s learn-as-they-go Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) almost got caught out by LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets (11-29) and the gruff, Ja Morant-led Grizzlies were not pleased with a 132-120 win.

HOUSTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener on Wednesday night.

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Memphis as losers of three straight ... day to day (hip), LaMelo Ball: out for season (ankle), Tre Mann: out for season (back).