LaMelo Ball Fined $100,000 by NBA for Homophobic Remark

The Charlotte Hornets player apologized after using a derogatory term in a post-game interview.

LaMelo Ball, a star player for the Charlotte Hornets, was fined by the NBA for using a homophobic phrase during an interview.
The incident occurred after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, where Ball used the term 'no homo' to describe a play.
NBA Executive Vice President Joe Dumars announced the fine, citing the use of offensive and derogatory language.
Following the fine, Ball expressed regret, stating he did not intend to offend anyone and emphasized his love for all people.
The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won their first 15 games of the season.