Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by NBA for making obscene gesture during game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on Tuesday night.

LaMelo Ball's status revealed for home matchup with Timberwolves

Moments ago, the Charlotte Hornets announced that point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle impingement) has been upgraded from probable to available and will start tonigh ...

LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 for giving middle finger to referee after charge call

LaMelo Ball is the recipient of the first fine of the 2025-26 NBA season, as he will send a $35,000 check to the league ...

NBA punishes LaMelo Ball for flipping off ref in ‘obscene gesture’

LaMelo Ball didn’t lie when he told the referees how he felt about one of their call — and now he’s got to pay a hefty fine.

LaMelo Ball is becoming a superstar in front of our eyes

This is the deepest, most talented, least-selfish team LaMelo Ball has ever led, and it’s showing. For the first time he’s ...

LaMelo Ball Fined by NBA for Making Obscene Gesture in Hornets' Loss to Heat

The NBA announced Thursday that it fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture while on ...

LaMelo Ball Fined $35K For Flipping Off Referee During Game

LaMelo Ball was fined $35K for giving a referee the middle finger during the Hornets vs. Heat game earlier this week.