ESPN paid tribute to Rick Bonnell, beat writer for the Charlotte Observer who passed away earlier this week. They also told a heartfelt story on Nic Batum and his family.

Wojnarowski Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left ankle sprain is expected to warm up with the intention of making his regular season debut vs the Miami Heat tonight sources tell ESPN Charlotte upgraded Ball to questionable this morning

Chance pays tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant during his All Star halftime performance

Ernie Johnson reporting on Allie letting Lebron know about Erin Popovichs passing

James Bouknight of the Charlotte Hornets was arrested yesterday