Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball ... told The Observer that Ball is partnering with Carolina Courts, a basketball facility in Indian Trail, to launch the 1 of 1 Prep Academy.

Lamelo Ball joined SPIRE Institute and Academy in Geneva, Ohio, where he further developed his skills under coach Jermaine Jackson. At SPIRE, Ball's leadership helped guide the team to the finals ...

CLEVELAND -- Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 after using an anti-gay term during a postgame interview following his team's win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

CLEVELAND -- Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was "offensive and derogatory" while levying a $100,000 fine on him.