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LaMelo Ball faces lawsuit for unpaid rent after Timberwolves move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

LaMelo Ball faces lawsuit for unpaid rent after Timberwolves move

Summary

LaMelo Ball has been named a defendant in a lawsuit alleging he owes over $100,000 in unpaid rent to a North Carolina landlord. The lawsuit centers on two apartments he rented in Charlotte, while also preparing to join the Minnesota Timberwolves alongside Anthony Edwards for the upcoming NBA season. Ball, who bought his own apartment in 2024, and former NBA player Jermaine Jackson, who rented one of the units, reportedly failed to pay a total of $181,000, which includes $90,000 in Homeowners’ Association fines. This legal issue adds to the off-court challenges Ball faces as he transitions into a new chapter of his career.

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Key Details

•Ball moves to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the next NBA season.
•He is named in a lawsuit for owing over $100,000 in unpaid rent.
•The lawsuit involves two rented apartments in Charlotte, North Carolina.
•Total claimed owed includes $181,000 and $90,000 in fines.
•Ball's partnership with Anthony Edwards marks a new phase in his career.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball facing legal trouble for ‘nightmare’ scenario after Minnesota move

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are giving LaMelo Ball a fresh start in his NBA career, but he’s still got unpaid debts back in Charlotte. Next season will bring an exciting new NBA reality for LaMelo Ball, who is set to team up with Anthony Edwards on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
— Yahoo Sports

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