LaMelo Ball criticized for spitting on court during Timberwolves-Spurs game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball faced backlash after a video showed him spitting on the court during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 1, 2026. Ball, who struggled with foul trouble, spent significant time on the bench and finished with 10 points in 20 minutes. Fans reacted strongly to the footage, expressing disgust and mocking his performance. Ball picked up four fouls in the first half and later fouled out as the Timberwolves lost the game 121-111, marking another instance of foul issues since his trade to Minnesota this summer.

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