The decision produced divided comments on social media as some fans were happy for Young to get his moment while others believed Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball deserved the honor. In fact, Ball took it to his Instagram story to seemingly take a shot at the league for snubbing him from the 2025 All-Star game.

Following the Hornets' win, the NBA released the Last Two Minute Report, admitting an officiating mistake that could have been costly for Charlotte. With 1:28 left in the fourth quarter and the Hornets winning 114-112, the officials missed a foul call on De'Aaron Fox that would have sent LaMelo Ball to the free-throw line.

Removing Ball from the injury report, Charlotte is prepared to welcome the 6-foot-7 point guard back after a one-game absence. Sunday's game against Detroit was the first of a back-to-back for the Hornets.

The NBA reveals Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will play in the 2025 NBA All-Star game following an injury to Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA All-Star reserves were revealed on Thursday night, which also resulted in a few perceived snubs from fans. In the Eastern Conference,

The Charlotte Hornets are more than halfway through another brutal NBA campaign as copious injuries and abysmal shooting continue to decimate this franchise. One of the lone moments of ecstasy was supposed to come in the form of a LaMelo Ball All-Star selection.