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NBA Fines Hornets' LaMelo Ball $100K for Homophobic Comment in Postgame Interview
Nov 17, 2024, 09:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an offensive and derogatory comment during a postgame interview following Saturday's 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The comment in question was the use of the phrase 'no homo,' which was deemed homophobic by the league. Hornets coach Charles Lee stated that Ball is 'very apologetic' for his remarks. The announcement was made by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
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