NBA Launches Investigation into LaMelo Ball's Trip of Bam Adebayo
The NBA is looking into an incident involving LaMelo Ball and Bam Adebayo that resulted in a lower back injury for Adebayo during a recent play-in game.
Summary
The NBA has initiated an investigation regarding LaMelo Ball's actions during a play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, where he tripped Bam Adebayo.
This incident occurred on April 15, 2026, and led to a lower back injury for Adebayo, a key player for the Miami Heat.
As the league reviews the circumstances surrounding the play, the implications for both players and teams involved remain to be seen.
Updates
Update at 23:31 UTC on 2026-04-15
ESPN reported The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo, which resulted in the Miami Heat star's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: ESPN