LaMelo Ball travels in Timberwolves debut against NBA officials' oversight

LaMelo Ball's debut with the Timberwolves on October 22, 2026, featured a controversial moment where he appeared to travel during a play, right in front of an official. Despite this, Ball had a strong performance, scoring 21 points and dishing out six assists in 28 minutes of play. The NBA referees acknowledged the missed call on social media, stating that Ball took four steps after gathering the ball, exceeding the allowed two steps. Anthony Edwards also contributed significantly to the game's atmosphere, performing well during the game.

• 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball got away with the most blatant travel you will ever see