Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined $100K for using anti-gay term
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball 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.
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Brooklyn 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