LaMelo Ball returned to the court a day after a minor car accident, expressing gratitude that no one was seriously hurt as the Charlotte Hornets dropped a close home game to the Houston Rockets.
Charlotte extended its winning streak to five games as LaMelo Ball surpassed 2,000 career assists and the Hornets survived a late battle with Dallas behind a career night from Kon Knueppel.
Charlotte star LaMelo Ball publicly dismissed a report suggesting he was open to a trade, reinforcing his commitment to the franchise amid the team's slow start.
Charlotte will be without LaMelo Ball on Saturday as the Hornets manage his minor ankle injury during a back-to-back set.
While the Timberwolves' acquisition of LaMelo Ball adds star power to the backcourt, former NBA champion Danny Green believes the move has created new concerns about the team's outside shooting and frontcourt balance.
New Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball sparked conversation with his relaxed take on the greatest point guards in NBA history while preparing for his first season in Minnesota.