Minnesota Timberwolves point guard LaMelo Ball’s impact on the local fanbase is evident after a viral clip of an elderly fan sitting courtside. The Timberwolves have started the 2026-27 NBA season with a 5-3 record despite losing franchise superstar Anthony Edwards in the fourth game of the season.

LaMelo Ball discussed his offensive rhythm and growing connection with Ayo Dosunmu after helping Minnesota defeat Milwaukee.

Ball was a late addition to the injury report with a sore wrist, then scored a season-high 34 points in a win over Milwaukee.

LaMelo Ball finally found his rhythm Monday in Minnesota’s 112-100 win over Milwaukee. The star guard finished with a season-high 34 points after burying three of his first four 3-point attempts. Ball said he found his rhythm by “just going out there and playing.” And … staying out there and playing. Ball’s early-season offensive struggles aren’t necessarily surprising for a key player ...

LaMelo Ball has had to develop good partnerships with other Minnesota Timberwolves players following Anthony Edwards’ injury. Ball andAnt-Man were phenomenal together in the opening games, but a lot of the burden has fallen on the former since Edwards had to undergo surgery.

The Charlotte Hornets just got their doors blown off again, falling 124-91 to the Detroit Pistons and dropping to 3-5. The painful truth is staring them in the face: this offense doesn't know how to function without LaMelo Ball. The former franchise point guard, now a Minnesota Timberwolf after Charlotte traded Ball for Naz Reid …

Minnesota received a much-needed breakout performance from LaMelo Ball on Monday night.

The only negative about LaMelo Ball’s season so far has been his foul trouble. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been incredible since the first game, but against the San Antonio Spurs, he fouled out in 20 minutes.

The Timberwolves picked up a 12-point win over Milwaukee Monday night. LaMelo Ball led the way with 34 points, Jonathan Kuminga was a quiet hero, and the Wolves stayed together on an off night.