They put the ball in Middleton’s hands and let him make ... “He’s a closer, has been for a very long time in this league,” Wizards head coach Brian Keefe recently said.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been shut down for the rest of the NBA season. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, ...

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's season came to an early end due to a pair of minor injuries. But make no mistake, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball celebrates after scoring ...

When LaMelo Ball next puts on a Charlotte Hornets uniform, it'll be during the 2025-26 season. Ball was shut down to have two minor surgeries to address wrist and ankle ailments that he'd been ...

On Friday, ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball ... concerns about his long-term availability. Ball has played over 50 games ...

Charlotte Hornets' star LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season due to ankle and wrist surgeries. Ball played through discomfort but will now focus on recovering. His return is ...

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will ... The news comes after Ball reportedly played through significant pain in recent weeks before opting for surgery to prioritize long-term recovery.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been shut down ... So, while losing Ball hurts in the short term, the long-term upside is well worth it.

Shams Charania: Team doctors and outside specialists concluded that the two procedures will allow LaMelo Ball to heal and have a full offseason. The decision ends Ball’s career year in scoring.