There was a notable absence during this weekend’s All-Star festivities. For the first time in five years, Luka Doncic, one of the NBA’s brightest stars, was nowhere to be found. But his name echoed throughout the hallways,

Its Wednesday, February 19, and the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) are in LA to take on the Lakers (32-20). This game was originally scheduled for January 9 but was postponed due to the LA wildfires. Check your lineups as gametime approaches as the availability of both LeBron James and LaMelo Ball is in questions due to lingering ankle issues with each.

LaMelo Ball's name will undoubtedly surface in trade rumors down the line, but would the Hornets seriously consider moving him?

Ana Montana, the girlfriend of NBA superstar LaMelo Ball, dropped a workout selfie while rocking a stunning all-black yoga fit.

When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time.

As Mark Williams slowly works back into form following the rescinding of the Lakers trade, Jusuf Nurkic is settling into his role as Charlotte’s reserve center.

LaMelo Ball flies to the rack and floats one in to extend the Hornets' lead late.

In an alternate reality, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Mark Williams all teamed up to throttle the Charlotte Hornets last night. Instead, it was Williams, LaMelo Ball, and Miles Bridges who guided the Hornets to a shocking road upset over the Los Angeles Lakers.

LaVar Ball — father of NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball as well as rising hip-hop star LiAngelo — confirms on TikTok that his right foot has been amputated.