The NBA is investigating an incident involving Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo from Tuesday’s play-in game, according to sources.
The review centers on a trip by Ball that led to Adebayo sustaining a lower back injury during the game.
What happened
Adebayo was injured on the play in question and was diagnosed with a lower back injury as a result of the trip.
Game context
The incident occurred during Tuesday’s play-in matchup between Miami and Charlotte, a postseason gateway game with advancement implications for both teams.