The Charlotte Hornets have had a decent start to the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season. That is also because their star player, LaMelo Ball , is back after recovering from his wrist and ankle injuries. He’s averaging 26.3 points per game, pushing the team towards a better result this season. However, Tuesday’s frustrating 117-144 loss vs. the Miami Heat also brought trouble for Melo.

Ball has officially opened the 2025–26 NBA season’s fine book, and he did it with flair. The Charlotte Hornets star owes the league $35,000 after flashing a middle finger at a referee in frustration over a charge call during the fourth quarter of a loss to Miami . After earning a technical foul for flipping off a referee, the league added extra weight to his wallet’s burden. The additional fine sealed his fate,

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