NBL Rookie of the Year
Ball was the NBL Rookie of the Year in 2020.
BasketballNBAMinnesota TimberwolvesGuard
LaMelo Ball
Stats, career, game log and next gameLaMelo Ball is a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021.
304NBA games6,278points3playoff games
Updated
About LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball was born on August 22, 2001, in Anaheim, California, United States. He is a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves and wears number 1. The Charlotte Hornets drafted Ball in the 1st round of the 2020 NBA Draft, with the 3rd pick overall, and he was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 6, 2026Season by season304
Regular season and playoffs, every NBA game in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  CHA | 72 | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.1 | 40.7 | 1,445 | 2 g: 26.5 ppg |
| 2024-25 | CHA | 47 | 25.2 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 40.5 | 1,184 | - |
| 2023-24 | CHA | 22 | 23.9 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 43.3 | 526 | - |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 36 | 23.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 41.1 | 838 | - |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 75 | 20.1 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 42.9 | 1,508 | 1 g: 26.0 ppg |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 49 | 15.9 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 777 | - |
| Career | 301 | 20.9 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 41.8 | 6,278 | 3 g: 26.3 ppg |
How he is doing now
2025-26 season20.1 ppg4.8 rebounds, 7.1 assists a game, 72 games
Last game23 pts2 reb, 5 ast, Apr 17 at Magic
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
Next game
Ball against the Heat19 games, 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.6 assists a game
Last met Apr 14, 2026.
Did you know?!
An NBA All-Star
Ball was an NBA All-Star.
A 50-point night
On Nov 23, 2024, Ball had 50 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists in a 125-119 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Career
6years2020 to 2026
- 2020NBA debut121-114 loss vs Cavaliers
- 202450-point game50 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast, vs Bucks
- 2024-25Best season25.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists a game in 47 games
- Apr 17, 2026Latest game23 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast at Magic
Regular season
301 games
20.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists a game
Playoffs
3 games
26.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists a game
Honors
- NBA All-Star ()
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2021)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)
- NBL Rookie of the Year (2020)
First NBA game
Dec 23, 2020: 0 pts, 1 reb, 3 astCavaliers 121, CHA 114
Latest game
Apr 17, 2026: 23 pts, 2 reb, 5 astMagic 121, CHA 90
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Miami Heat19 games
6-13his teams
His line: 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.6 assists a game
Last met Apr 14, 2026
Orlando Magic18 games
9-9his teams
His line: 21.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists a game
Last met Apr 17, 2026
Washington Wizards17 games
10-7his teams
His line: 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists a game
Last met Feb 22, 2026
Detroit Pistons16 games
8-8his teams
His line: 19.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 8.1 assists a game
Last met Apr 10, 2026
Atlanta Hawks14 games
8-6his teams
His line: 22.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists a game
Last met Feb 11, 2026
Indiana Pacers14 games
9-5his teams
His line: 21.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 8.1 assists a game
Last met Apr 3, 2026
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 6, 2026, 12:18 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.