NBA hands out flagrant foul to Hornets’ LaMelo Ball
Charlotte Observer • • sports
Key Points:
- LaMelo Ball received a Flagrant 2 foul and a $35,000 fine from the NBA for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo, along with an additional $25,000 fine for using profane language during a postgame interview.
- Ball was not suspended and will be available for the upcoming playoff game against the winner of the Philadelphia-Orlando play-in matchup.
- The incident occurred when Ball swiped at Adebayo’s foot while lying on the court after being knocked down, leading to Adebayo leaving the game due to injury.
- Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra criticized Ball’s actions as dangerous and called for stricter penalties, stating such behavior has no place in the game.
- The play was not reviewed during the game because no whistle was blown immediately, closing the review window, but the NBA office reviewed the incident afterward and issued the fines.
