As Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball returns from a six-week absence, the NBA will allow him to keep uncovered a tattoo below his left ear that previously had been considered a violation of league rules against commercial logos, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
StatMuse @statmuse
LaMelo in his return:
28 PTS
5 AST
5 STL
He’s back. statmuse.com/nba/player/lam… – 10:13 PM
LaMelo in his return:
28 PTS
5 AST
5 STL
He’s back. statmuse.com/nba/player/lam… – 10:13 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on NBA allowing LaMelo Ball to play without covering tattoo previously considered a violation of league rules espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:29 PM
ESPN story on NBA allowing LaMelo Ball to play without covering tattoo previously considered a violation of league rules espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:29 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LaMelo Ball’s 1H in his first game since Nov. 26 👀
16 PTS
3 3PM
3 STL pic.twitter.com/TEcUwbZzny – 9:19 PM
LaMelo Ball’s 1H in his first game since Nov. 26 👀
16 PTS 3 3PM 3 STL pic.twitter.com/TEcUwbZzny – 9:19 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
First quarter between the Spurs and Hornets has finally ended.
Turnovers: 10
Fouls: 15
Free throws: 24
Spurs take a 28-22 lead into the 2nd quarter.
LaMelo with 11 points for Charlotte. – 8:44 PM
First quarter between the Spurs and Hornets has finally ended.
Turnovers: 10
Fouls: 15
Free throws: 24
Spurs take a 28-22 lead into the 2nd quarter.
LaMelo with 11 points for Charlotte. – 8:44 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Hornets make it official: LaMelo Ball will make his return tonight against the Spurs.
Pregame, Steve Clifford said LaMelo won’t play his normal minute stretches and team will keep an eye on him. – 7:23 PM
Hornets make it official: LaMelo Ball will make his return tonight against the Spurs.
Pregame, Steve Clifford said LaMelo won’t play his normal minute stretches and team will keep an eye on him. – 7:23 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LaMelo Ball set to return to Hornets’ lineup Friday night
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lamel… – 7:21 PM
LaMelo Ball set to return to Hornets’ lineup Friday night
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lamel… – 7:21 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
I think LaMelo passed his final test. He’s good to go. pic.twitter.com/POXwS1AXSV – 7:20 PM
I think LaMelo passed his final test. He’s good to go. pic.twitter.com/POXwS1AXSV – 7:20 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LaMelo Ball set to return for Charlotte
sportando.basketball/en/lamelo-ball… – 3:04 PM
LaMelo Ball set to return for Charlotte
sportando.basketball/en/lamelo-ball… – 3:04 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Spoke with LaMelo at shootaround to get his thoughts on how he’s feeling leading into the #Hornets matchup with the Spurs. He still has one hurdle to clear before his return.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 2:30 PM
Spoke with LaMelo at shootaround to get his thoughts on how he’s feeling leading into the #Hornets matchup with the Spurs. He still has one hurdle to clear before his return.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 2:30 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball (ankle) expected to make his return tonight after a six-week absence: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:30 PM
ESPN story on Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball (ankle) expected to make his return tonight after a six-week absence: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LaMelo in 15 games this season:
24.7 PPG
5.5 RPG
8.2 APG
1.4 SPG
3.5 3PM
Currently the youngest player in NBA history to average those numbers or better in a season. statmuse.com/nba/player/lam… – 1:12 PM
LaMelo in 15 games this season:
24.7 PPG
5.5 RPG
8.2 APG
1.4 SPG
3.5 3PM
Currently the youngest player in NBA history to average those numbers or better in a season. statmuse.com/nba/player/lam… – 1:12 PM
More on this storyline
Ball can now play with the “LF” initials — short for LaFrance, his middle name and a clothing line — distinguishable to the public. Ball had covered the tattoo with a bandage for several games before a Nov. 26 ankle sprain sidelined him until his return Friday night in San Antonio, where he emerged without the bandage. -via ESPN / January 12, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball — out since late November with an ankle sprain — is expected to return vs. the San Antonio Spurs tonight, sources tell ESPN. Ball participated in shootaround this morning. pic.twitter.com/EI2gUuzQJg -via Twitter @wojespn / January 12, 2024
Rod Boone: Notable change on #Hornets injury report: LaMelo Ball is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against San Antonio. As is Frank Ntilikina. He’s also questionable. -via Twitter @rodboone / January 11, 2024
