NBA Slaps LaMelo Ball With $100K Fine for 'Offensive' Remark

The NBA has handed down a $100,000 fine to Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball following what the organization felt was an "offensive and derogatory" remark in a post-game press conference. 

It all happened after the Hornets triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 16. It was a nail-biter and Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had the chance to win the game with a buzzer-beater basket in the final seconds. Thanks to Ball and his teammates' defense, the Hornets blocked him and came out on top with a score of 115–114.