Kon Knueppel, the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has been arguably the most spectacular rookie in the NBA thus far. The Duke product is averaging 18.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 47.3% shooting from the field and 40.3% from three. He leads first-year players in points, threes made and field goals.

LaMelo Ball's recent comments during the Minnesota Timberwolves' draft process have ignited discussions among NBA fans, revealing a blend of humor, aspiration, and the reality of professional basketball.

The Charlotte Hornets will look to snap their four-game losing streak today as they take on the LA Clippers in an early afternoon clash. LaMelo Ball and Co., who entered the season with playoff aspirations and a young core,

The Charlotte Hornets appear to have two cornerstone building blocks in LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. In the wider NBA, neither is a true superstar like Luka Doncic or Anthony Edwards, but they're two really intriguing players to build a team around.

COACH: Charles Lee (2nd season with Hornets, 19-63 overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Brooklyn. DEPARTURES: C Mark Williams, G Josh Okogie, C Jusuf Nurkić, G Vasa Micic. G DaQuan Jeffries. ADDITIONS: G Collin Sexton, G Spencer Dinwiddle, G Pat ...

Even if you’re rooting for the Charlotte Hornets to hold onto LaMelo Ball (like the author of this piece is), it’s only natural to wonder — given his name always popping up in trade rumors — what sorts of Melo deals would make sense for Charlotte. There are also plenty of fans of other teams who would welcome a player as exciting as LaMelo to their squad with open arms. Here’s an ...