Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball celebrates after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center.

Charlotte Hornets' star LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture at a referee during the 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Ball made the gesture after being called for an offensive foul while driving to the basket with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Ball was promptly assessed a technical foul, his sixth of the year.

How much was Ball fined?

Ball was fined $35,000 for his gesture at the referee.

This is the second time he has been fined since coming into the NBA. In 2024, he was fined $100,000 for an offensive anti-gay term he used during a post-game interview.

How did Ball perform?

Ball finished the game with a team-high 20 points. He also led the team with eight rebounds and nine assists. On the season, the All-Star is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 assists, and 8.3 rebounds per game through the first four contests of the year.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hornets' LaMelo Ball fined for flipping off referee after offensive foul

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