India, April 16 -- LaMelo Ball could be suspended after a heated moment during the Charlotte Hornets' Tuesday win over the Miami Heat. As of Wednesday, league insider Chris Haynes reported that the NBA is evaluating Ball's decision to grab Adebayo's ankle, an act that could lead to a flagrant foul upgrade or even a suspension ahead of Charlotte's next game.

The incident has sparked debate across the league, with Stephen A Smith urging the NBA to take firm action.

"And I think that they made the right decision by not ejecting him. But in hindsight, looking at it, there definitely should be a punishment coming down the pike. And most importantly, even though that doesn't, you know, assuage or, you know, alleviate any disgust from the Miam...