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HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs
Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA
Age: 25
Experience: 6

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    LaMelo vs Giannis: Which New Home Fits Better?

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    Expectations For Hornets After Trading Away LaMelo Ball

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Top LaMelo Ball News

  • 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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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Resting for preseason finale

    Ball (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

    Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu will all sit for the final exhibition. Ball should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Hands out six dimes

    Ball recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to Detroit.

    Ball struggled to generate offense for himself, making just one field goal and committing three turnovers. However, he continued to facilitate for his teammates, leading Minnesota's starters with six assists despite the limited playing time. The Timberwolves will look for greater scoring efficiency from their new point guard as he develops chemistry with Anthony Edwards and the rest of the starting unit.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Dishes seven assists Monday

    Ball supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over New York.

    After resting Saturday, Ball returned to action and showcased his playmaking skills with a game-high seven assists, though the 25-year-old also committed a game-high five turnovers. Coming off a 2025-26 campaign with Charlotte in which he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 72 regular-season appearances, Ball will look to form a dynamic backcourt duo with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Back in action Monday

    Ball (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.

    After resting Saturday, Ball is slated to return to action for Monday's road contest. The standout guard is averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest across two preseason appearances.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Not playing Saturday

    Ball (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Heat.

    Ball will get a breather Saturday, with Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon get the start in the backcourt. Ball's next chance to take the floor is Monday against the Knicks, though his playing time will likely be limited until the Timberwolves' regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Dishes out seven assists in preseason loss

    Ball provided 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to Indiana.

    Ball turned in an efficient performance in his second appearance this preseason, scoring in double figures and connecting on multiple triples in both outings. The star floor general finished as Minnesota's third-leading scorer and knocked down a game-high-tying four triples. Ball also led the Timberwolves in assists during his limited run.

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  • Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Solid in preseason debut

    Ball supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.

    Ball drew the start alongside Anthony Edwards in the Timberwolves' backcourt in his first preseason appearance and turned in an efficient performance despite the limited playing time. Perhaps the most encouraging part of this outing is that he complemented Edwards well while committing just one turnover and dishing out three dimes. Ball's arrival gives Minnesota another high-level creator alongside Edwards, and his ability to facilitate while shooting from the perimeter should make him a key part of the offense in the regular season.

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