Reports: LaMelo Ball, Hornets sued by North Carolina mother

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A North Carolina woman has filed a lawsuit against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and the team, contending Ball struck her then-11-year-old son with his SUV.

USA Today and ESPN, whom reviewed the lawsuit, said Wednesday that Tamaria McRae alleges that her son approached Ball's vehicle as he was exiting "Purple and Team Day at the Hive," a fan event that was held Oct. 7