Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for ‘reckless’ Bam play

By Ohm Youngmisuk Apr 16, 2026 | 3:16 AM

The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 “for making unnecessary and reckless contact” with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.