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| HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 6 |
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0:51Highlights: Timberwolves at Rockets (11/4)
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1:43How Will Edwards Injury Impact The Timberwolves
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1:22Evaluating the Timberwolves' 3-0 Start
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0:33Grading LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves Debut
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1:34Can T-Wolves Duo of Ant/LaMelo Work in the West?
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1:28LaMelo vs Giannis: Which New Home Fits Better?
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1:15The LeBron Losers: What's Next for Minnesota?
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1:17Lebron James Posts Wolves Emoji's On Social Media
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1:21Timberwolves Don't Improve Stock After LaMelo Ball Move
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1:45NBA Offseason Grades: Charlotte Hornets
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1:43NBA Offseason Grades: Boston Celtics
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1:15Where Do the Lakers Stack Up in the West
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1:50Why the NBA's Offseason is Better Than Any Other League's
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1:54Moves Lakers Can Make to Become Title Contenders
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1:59Breaking Down LeBron James' Free Agency Options
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12:09Biggest Questions for NBA's Eastern Conference
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1:10Hornets: What's the Post-LaMelo Ball Plan?
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1:52Report: Kawhi Leonard Willing to Sign with Former Teams
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1:47Should the Raptors Trade for Ja Morant?
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9:05Expectations For Hornets After Trading Away LaMelo Ball
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 26.7 | 17.2 | 43.8 | 3.4 | 5.9 |
Top LaMelo Ball News
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Nets 20 points with four stocks in win
Ball totaled 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and seven turnovers across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-107 win over the Rockets.
Ball did not miss during the final frame, scoring 12 of his 20 points on 4-for-4 shooting, as he guided his team to victory. In five games without Anthony Edwards (knee surgery), Ball has averaged 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 3.6 triples and 2.0 steals per contest on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 87.5 percent from the stripe.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Pops for 34 points
Ball tallied 34 points (12-21 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 112-100 win over Milwaukee.
Ball was feeling it as a scorer Monday night, and it resulted in his best performance of the young season. He's put up 20-plus points in two of his last three games, and he'll need to continue to provide some pop on the offensive end while Anthony Edwards rehabs from arthroscopic knee surgery.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Cleared to play Monday
Ball (wrist) is active for Monday's game against the Bucks, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Ball picked up a questionable designation due to a right wrist contusion sustained over the weekend, but he's going to tough it out at home versus Milwaukee. He'll look to bounce back after fouling out in just 20 minutes during Minnesota's 121-111 loss to the Spurs on Saturday.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Iffy with wrist issue
Ball is questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee due to a right wrist contusion.
Ball's status is uncertain heading into Monday's matchup, leaving Minnesota's backcourt potentially shorthanded. With Anthony Edwards (knee) already ruled out, Ball's availability will be particularly important for the Timberwolves' offensive production. Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu could be heavily involved if Ball is absent.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Bounces back Friday
Ball ended with 24 points (9-20 FG, 6-15 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Friday's 127-101 win over the Clippers.
After finishing with only eight points in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to Golden State, Ball responded by posting his highest-scoring game of the 2026-27 campaign thus far. With Anthony Edwards (knee) on the shelf, expectations will be high for Ball moving ahead. While the 25-year-old is certainly more than capable of picking up the slack offensively, it's unknown how his body will respond to being the Timberwolves' interim No. 1 scoring option, considering injuries have been a theme throughout his career.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Shooting woes surface again
Ball finished with eight points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.
Ball endured another inefficient shooting performance, converting just 27.3 percent of his field-goal attempts while committing six turnovers. His eight assists provided some fantasy value, but his scoring struggles were particularly concerning, as he should take on a bigger role offensively with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined for several weeks. Even though his shooting efficiency and turnover problems remain significant concerns, Ball should still have a ton of upside with Edwards out going forward. He's a strong bounce-back candidate after failing to clear the 15-point mark in each of his previous four appearances.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Struggles with turnovers in OT loss
Ball finished with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
Ball endured a difficult offensive performance, connecting on just one of six three-point attempts while committing seven turnovers. His six assists provided some fantasy value, but he failed to collect a rebound and saw Anthony Edwards dominate Minnesota's scoring opportunities. Ball's playmaking role remains secure, although his efficiency and turnover issues could limit his consistency alongside Edwards. He's failed to shoot over 42 percent from the floor in three of his first four appearances this season.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Flirts with double-double
Ball chipped in 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals across 17 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 victory over Toronto.
Ball batted through foul trouble, limiting him to just 17 minutes. However, during his time on the floor, he looked fantastic, continuing what has been a strong start to his career in Minnesota. In three appearances, he has averaged 16.0 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.7 three-pointers in just 22.8 minutes per game. Assuming he averages close to 30 minutes per game moving forward, there is no reason he can't be a steady top 30 standard league asset.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Strong debut with Timberwolves
Ball contributed 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 win over the Heat.
Ball made an immediate impact in his Minnesota debut, finishing second on the team in scoring while sharing backcourt responsibilities with Anthony Edwards, who led the way with an impressive 45-point performance. His 13 three-point attempts suggest he'll retain considerable offensive freedom despite playing alongside another high-volume scorer. Ball's six assists and just one turnover were also encouraging, although his long-term fantasy ceiling will depend on how consistently he handles playmaking duties in his new surroundings. One game isn't enough to draw meaningful conclusions, but this was certainly an encouraging start to life in Minnesota for Ball.
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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Expected to play Wednesday
Ball (rest) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Miami.
Ball was one of many Timberwolves regulars who sat out Friday's preseason finale, though he should make his regular-season debut with the team Wednesday. The star point guard averaged 9.5 points, 5.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game across four appearances this preseason.
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