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Hornets' LaMelo Ball fined $100K for offensive and derogatory comment

Ball used offensive and derogatory language in a postgame interview after defeating the Bucks on Saturday.

LaMelo Ball has been fined $100K for comments made during a postgame interview Saturday.

NEW YORK – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 for making an offensive and derogatory comment in a postgame interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Ball’s comments occurred following the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 16 at Spectrum Center.

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