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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is LaMelo Ball's girlfriend Ana Montana? Everything about Charlotte Hornets star's personal life
LaMelo Ball is a rising NBA superstar, having cemented his place in the league as the Charlotte Hornets' pivot. He has an intriguing personality and a long list of professional achievements to boast about. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The pivot of the Charlotte Hornets is quite a winner in the matters of the heart, too. He found love in Ana Montana, a beautiful girl who stole the heart of the rising NBA superstar. Here is everything about LaMelo Ball's girlfriend Ana Montana and key details about the beautiful relationship they share. Ana Montana is a model-actress and fashion influencer LaMelo Ball's girlfriend, Ana Montana, is an independent woman with a strong personality. She has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment world. Her famous appearances have been in music videos such as for artists such as T.I.'s 'Dope', and Flo Rida's 'Wild Ones.' Ana Montana (born Analicia Chaves) is quite active on social media. She has 3.3M followers on Instagram alone. Her humongous fan following and popularity led her to a brand ambassador deal with Fashion Nova. She frequently posts content on Instagram about the brand's new products and solutions. Ana Montana's early life and education Born on October 9, 1989, Ana spent her childhood days in Bedford, Massachusetts. She graduated from Bedford High School in Massachusetts in 2008. Information about whether she attended the college or not is not available in the public domain. Attracted to the modeling world as a young girl, she joined Louis Model Management when she turned 21. Apart from appearing in music videos, she did photoshoots for magazines like Vibe and Smooth, as reported in a digital news platform, Tuko. Ana Montana and LaMelo Ball made their relationship official in 2023 A cute birthday shoutout from LaMelo Ball to Ana Montana in 2023 was perceived as official confirmation of their relationship. LaMelo shared their pictures from the Paris trip and captioned: 'What's understood don't needa b said, u the one… I love you and happy birthday baby 🎉' Though they never shared how they met and when they started dating, this Instagram post indicated their steady romantic relationship. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The duo has been on each other's side through thick and thin. A live stream event of Ana Montana on April 9 became quite hilarious when LaMelo was heard asking her for food in the back. She even paused the stream once to answer him. Ana Montana supports LaMelo Ball's career aspirations and often attends his games Ana Montana and LaMelo Ball make a great team together. She attends the NBA star's games often and documents the same with her pictures on the courtside. Apart from cheering on LaMelo from the stands, Ana supports the Hornets star's off-court engagements too. Bringing her fashion knowledge to the table, she helped LaMelo launch his fashion line, LaFrance. On her Instagram, she often models the women's clothing line from her boyfriend's label. Also Read: Ana Montana and LaMelo Ball are enjoying a steady relationship till the writing of this piece. How they move ahead in their relationship will be interesting to follow.
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The 7 NBA stars who will define the second half of 2025, from Karl-Anthony Towns to the 2 MVP leaders
Have no fear, dearest readers. After the mess that was NBA All-Star Weekend — which weirdly didn't feature the sport that it's based around as much as you might think — real NBA basketball is finally back on the menu tonight. While it does count, please ignore the Los Angeles Lakers' and Charlotte Hornets' makeup game that they played on Wednesday evening. (They were, quite literally, the only teams playing!) More than anything else, the NBA's return from its All-Star break is a symbolic signifier of where we stand in the season. Not only are we about to watch squads try and solidify their place in the standings over the next few weeks, but we're also only roughly two months away from the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Oh, gah. Where does the time go? How is this NBA regular season already almost over? With the NBA postseason finally sitting somewhere in the front view mirror, let's take stock of the most essential superstars to watch over the next two months. I could be wrong, but I feel confident that these men will define the league and be the most worthwhile to watch in the run-up to the playoffs.
New York Times
09-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams deal falls through after center fails physical: Sources
The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for center Mark Williams has been 'rescinded' because of the Charlotte Hornets' 'failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,' the Lakers announced Saturday night. Williams failed his physical, team sources confirmed. ESPN first reported the news. The Lakers had agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap in exchange for Williams on Wednesday, Feb. 5. But with the deal voided, the players and picks will return to their original teams. Advertisement This is a massive blow for the Lakers, as Jaxson Hayes is the only available center on their 15-man roster. While he's played well recently as a spot starter, he's closer to being a fringe rotation player than a starting center on a team with championship aspirations. Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka had said that the newly acquired Luka Dončić was on board with the Williams addition, as Pelinka and Dončić discussed the type of center he wanted to play with shortly after the deal. Pelinka had also clarified that the Lakers had cross-referenced Williams' medical records with the team's doctor, Dr. LeRoy Sims, and Dr. Khris Jones from UCLA. The Lakers clearly have a gaping hole in the middle again — one they'll only be able to plug via the buyout market, free agency, their two-way players or the G League. Los Angeles now has 15 players on its roster again, meaning the team will have to waive a player to create an opening. The Lakers are $1.6 million under the second apron.
