LaMelo Ball, girlfriend Ana Montana reveal birth of son — and his unique name

Nypost · May 10, 2026 · 310 words · By Christian Arnold

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What to know about LaMelo Ball, girlfriend Ana Montana reveal birth of son — and his unique name

LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Montana announced that they had welcomed a baby boy into the world earlier this year and that they are launching a platform and nonprofit in order to support women through the fertility and IVF process.

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Why it matters

The new addition to the family was born in January and the couple told People in a statement that their son, LaOne, “has changed our hearts in the best way.” “Family has always meant everything to us, but becoming parents has given us an entirely new…

Common ground

Ball and Montana have been romantically involved since 2023, though the pair had reportedly been linked prior to that.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The new addition to the family was born in January”

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Only one specific source (AOL) explicitly mentions the baby was born in January. Other sources confirm the birth but not the specific month.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Indian Wells Open or the BNP Paribas Open (for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Indian Wells, California, United States. It is played on outdoor hardcourts …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Wells_Open

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LaMelo LaFrance Ball ( lə-MEL-oh; August 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Hornets …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaMelo_Ball

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca (born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Nadal

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Claim 2: “Ball and Montana have been romantically involved since 2023”

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Sources contradict each other regarding the start date of the relationship: Times of India and another source state 2023, while another source claims they have been linked since 2021.

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web search NEUTRAL — Their relationship became official in 2023, with Montana supporting Ball's career and even assisting with his fashion line, LaFrance. Who is LaMelo Ball's girlfriend Ana Montana?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/w…

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Claim 3: “their son, LaOne”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the son's name is LaOne.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of reality television show franchises that have become franchises with production of local versions around the world, from A through G. See also List of reality television show…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reality_television_sho…

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web search NEUTRAL — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has welcomed his first child with partner Ana Montana, a son named LaOne.Ball and Montana, whose real name is Analicia Chaves, have since released a statement…
https://clutchpoints.com/celebrity/hornets-news-lamelo-ball-…

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Claim 4: “The existence of LaOne had been revealed by Ball’s father, LaVar Ball, in March on the “Ball in the Family Podcast with Lonzo & Gelo Ball.””

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One web search result mentions LaVar Ball sparking rumors about a son named 'LaOne', but the evidence provided does not explicitly confirm the specific podcast name and date (March) as a verified fact across multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lonzo Anderson Ball (born October 27, 1997) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonzo_Ball

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web search NEUTRAL — LaVar Ball has seemingly implied that his youngest son, LaMelo Ball, has fathered a son, or at least has one on the way.
https://www.complex.com/sports/a/backwoodsaltar/lavar-ball-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lavar Ball funniest moments, Ball in the Family highlights, Lonzo Ball humor, LaMelo Ball funny clips, Ball family comedy moments, Lavar Ball highlights compilation, Big Baller Brand moments, family c…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/liangelo-ball-lonzo-ball-lav…

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Claim 5: “they are launching a platform and nonprofit in order to support women through the fertility and IVF process”

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Three independent web sources confirm the launch of 'I Am Fertility', a nonprofit platform created by Ana Montana to support women with fertility and IVF journeys.

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web search NEUTRAL — Montana is launching I Am Fertility, a nonprofit supporting women navigating fertility and IVF journeys. The nonprofit will offer financial assistance through The HOPE Grant, awarding two women $5,000…
https://www.aol.com/articles/nbas-lamelo-ball-partner-ana-14…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alongside the news of LaOne’s arrival, Montana is launching I Am Fertility, a nonprofit platform created to support women navigating fertility and IVF journeys. The initiative grew directly out of her…
https://rollingout.com/2026/05/10/lamelo-ball-ana-montana-so…

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Claim 6: “LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Montana announced that they had welcomed a baby boy into the world earlier this year”

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Multiple independent web sources (AOL, and other news reports) confirm that LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana welcomed a son.

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web search NEUTRAL — LaMelo LaFrance Ball (/ ləˈmɛloʊ / lə-MEL-oh; [1] August 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaMelo_Ball

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