Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35K by the NBA for making an obscene gesture during the team’s loss to the Heat in Miami on Tuesday, the league announced today in a press release (Twitter link). The incident occurred with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s blowout victory. Ball attempted to drive into the lane while being defended by … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Fined $35K By NBA
Southeast Notes: Kalkbrenner, Knueppel, Suggs, McClung, Houstan
The Hornets made a statement about moving into a new era by starting rookies Ryan Kalkbrenner and Kon Knueppel on opening night, writes Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required). Kalkbrenner, a second-round pick, became the second player in franchise history to record a double-double in his NBA debut, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds in a victory … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Kalkbrenner, Knueppel, Suggs, McClung, Houstan
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Diagnosed With Shoulder Subluxation
Hornets wing Brandon Miller has been diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation — a partially dislocated shoulder — the team announced on Monday (via Twitter). According to the Hornets, Miller will be sidelined for Tuesday’s game in Miami and will be reexamined when the team returns to Charlotte. The Hornets’ next home game is Thursday vs. Orlando — another update could come … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Brandon Miller Diagnosed With Shoulder Subluxation
Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Won’t Be Paid While On Leave
3:08 pm: The National Basketball Players Association has put out the following statement in response to the NBA’s decision to withhold Rozier’s salary, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link): “While we are in agreement with the league that upholding the integrity of the game is of the utmost importance, their decision to place Terry on leave without pay is counter to … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Won’t Be Paid While On Leave
Southeast Notes: Young, Magic, Miller, Hornets, Heat
The Hawks opted not to pursue contract extensions with stars Trae Young or Kristaps Porzingis ahead of the 2025/26 season, deciding instead to assess the fit of the roster in the coming months before determining whether to commit long-term to their current core. Although Young admitted late last month that he was a little disappointed about entering training camp without a new … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Magic, Miller, Hornets, Heat