L aMelo 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 ...

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.

Charlotte Hornets' star LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for an obscene gesture towards a referee during their recent loss to the Miami Heat. The incident occurred in the game's closing ...