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LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 for giving middle finger to referee after charge call
- On Tuesday, LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA for giving a referee the middle finger during Charlotte's 144-117 loss to Miami, with the payment sent to the league office.
- Following the charge call late in the fourth quarter, Ball made the gesture after being whistled for an offensive foul on a drive and was assessed a technical foul with 4 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter in Miami.
- Ball finished the Miami game with 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in the loss and is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds across the team's first four contests.
- The NBA labeled the sanction the first fine of the 2025-26 NBA season, fining the high-profile player $35,000 for an obscene gesture in a decisive loss.
- Charlotte is off to a 2-2 start and seeks Play-In positioning this year; the Hornets host the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, offering a chance to refocus after the Miami loss.
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'They Should Suspend Him for One Game" - NBA Fans React To Lamelo Ball $35,000 Fine for Flipping Off Referee at Hornets Game
Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by league authorities for making a rude gesture on the court during the Hornets' 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday.
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