What did LaMelo Ball do? Hornets guard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture

Hornets' LaMelo Ball has had a great start to the 2025-26 NBA season, but was recently given a hefty fine for an act he committed in a recent game.

What was LaMelo Ball fined for?

@NBAPR announced on social media Thursday afternoon that Ball was fined $35,000 for a gesture he made in the Hornets' 117-144 loss to the Heat on Tuesday.

Ball was seen giving a referee the middle finger after being called for a charge, with 4:02 remaining in the 4th quarter on Tuesday.

Ball was also issued a technical foul during the game when the gesture was made.

In the game against Miami, Ball had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.

He's averaging 26.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.5 assists through four games to start the 2025-26 season.

The Hornets' next game is against the Magic on Thursday night.

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