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

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Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee talks to LaMelo Ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making an obscene gesture on Tuesday night.

Ball was assessed a technical foul for making the gesture with 4:02 to play in the fourth quarter of a 144-117 loss to Miami. He finished the game with 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Ball leads the Hornets in all three categories through their first four games with averages of 26.3 points, 9.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds.

Charlotte hosts the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

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Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by NBA for making obscene gesture during game | iNFOnews.ca
Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) questions a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by NBA for making obscene gesture during game | iNFOnews.ca
Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) falls out of bounds in front of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

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