The Charlotte Hornets guard said he didn't "want to offend anybody" after the NBA called the remark "derogatory."

The Cincinnati Bengals fought back to avoid an ugly blowout loss, but falling in a 27-6 hole and losing 34-27 to the Los Angeles Chargers had fans furious. Now 4-7 and with the season seemingly lost, Bengals fans are perhaps ready to Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo has been fired by head coach Luke Fickell.

Ball used the phrase when answering an interviewer's question following the Hornets' win over the Bucks on Saturday.