The Nets (14-33) sit just two games back of the Hornets (12-31) in the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes, and if Ball doesn’t play Wednesday, it makes it more likely that the Nets will beat them. Charlotte could also lose more games going forward if Ball, their leading scorer, misses extended time.
LaMelo Ball did not make it to the 2025 NBA All-Star game. The Charlotte Hornets guard wasn’t one of the 14 reserves announced on national TV by the iconic "Inside the NBA" crew.
LaMelo Ball's leg injury keeps him sidelined, further weakening the Charlotte Hornets' struggling roster. The team, facing a tough season with multiple players out, misses Ball's offensive presence. Currently at 12-31,
The Charlotte Hornets host the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Can Charlotte snap its skid, or will Brooklyn end its losing streak? Get Ball's latest injury status
LaMelo Ball has been ruled out for the Charlotte Hornets' regular season matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
LaMelo Ball is once again dealing with an ankle injury, something that has been said of the Charlotte Hornets guard plenty of times since he was drafted. He ste
Let’s check out the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets (12-31), which currently has five players listed (including LaMelo Ball), as the Hornets prepare for their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets (14-33,
Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, per the team. Ball has had a career year so far for the Hornets, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists on the year.
After suffering an alarming mid-game injury on Monday, All-Star Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball appears to have avoided a long-term issue. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that the 6’7″ pro is slated to be sidelined for at least a week before his status is reappraised.
Ball won't return to Monday's game against the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle.