Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined $100K for using anti-gay term

Hornets' LaMelo Ball fined $100K for using anti-gay term 1 | ASL

star guard was fined $100,000 after using an anti-gay term during a postgame interview following his team’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

The NBA announced the fine on Sunday, saying Ball made an “offensive and derogatory comment” during his on-court interview.

Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined $40,000 for making a similar comment last season.

Ball, 23, has averaged 29.6 points and 6.3 assists in 12 games this season for the Hornets.

Source: espn.com