LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Considered questionable Ball (ankle/wrist) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Chicago.

Impact Ball has missed three straight games due to a left ankle sprain and right wrist soreness. It's unclear if one issue is more severe than the other, but it doesn't look like he's making much progress. If Ball is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest, Terry Rozier would presumably draw another start at point guard, while Dennis Smith and Bryce McGowens see extra minutes. Following Thursday's matchup, the Hornets' next game arrives Sunday against Miami.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact As anticipated, Ball will be held out Tuesday evening due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Thursday against the Bulls.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Ball (ankle) is doubtful and unlikely to play Tuesday against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This is not an encouraging sign for the point guard, who had been listed as questionable earlier Tuesday. If he ends up missing a third straight contest, Terry Rozier should operate as Charlotte's primary ballhandler once again.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Ball (ankle/wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Ball has missed back-to-back contests due to a left ankle sprain and right wrist soreness. He's listed as questionable once again, but given he drew the same designation ahead of Charlotte's previous contest, it doesn't shed any clarity on his availability for Tuesday. If he's sidelined again, Terry Rozier figures to be the primary beneficiary.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Charlotte, seeks 4th straight victory

Phoenix takes on Charlotte aiming to prolong its three-game win streak

JANUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Listed as out Monday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball has been downgraded to out after initially being listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain. Terry Rozier figures to be in line for another start at point guard with Ball sidelined.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Ball (ankle/wrist) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Ball was sidelined for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta due to ankle and wrist issues, and his status is up in the air for Monday's game. However, it's slightly encouraging that he's questionable against Utah after being labeled as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game. Dennis Smith and Bryce McGowens will likely see increased run if Ball is unavailable once again Monday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Ball sidelined again by left ankle soreness

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sore left ankle and right knee soreness

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Ball (ankle, wrist) is out Saturday against the Hawks, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Ball will sit out after again injuring the same ankle that's already cost him 24 games this season. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Dennis Smith and Bryce McGowens.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks face the Hornets on 5-game win streak

Atlanta hosts Charlotte aiming to prolong its five-game win streak

JANUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Injury Update on LaMelo Ball Ball unlikely to play in Saturday’s game.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely out Saturday Ball is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks with a left ankle sprain and soreness in his left wrist.

Impact Ball exited Wednesday's game against Houston after spraining his ankle and appears to have also picked up a wrist injury in the contest. Although he managed to participate in the non-contact portions of Friday's practice, it is unlikely he will take the floor Saturday, considering he has missed long stretches of the season due to the same ankle injury. If Ball misses, Dennis Smith would likely slide into the starting five, while Terry Rozier would be in line for a bump in usage.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets

Terry Rozier scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the reeling Houston Rockets 122-117 to snap a five-game skid after LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle again

JANUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball Injured at Houston LaMelo Ball appears to injure his ankle yet again.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charlotte PG Ball sprains ankle again against Rockets

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has left their game against the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle again

JANUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Will not return Wednesday Ball has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Ball suffered the injury in the third quarter when teammate P.J. Washington landed on his ankle coming down from a rebound. Prior to exiting, Ball logged 13 points and four assists across 20 minutes. It's unclear whether or not the injury will affect Ball's availability for Saturday's tilt in Atlanta, but Terry Rozier and Dennis Smith figure to see increased playing time in his absence.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Brogdon injury: Celtics guard suffers cut on head in collision with Lamelo Ball Malcolm Brogdon suffered a cut on his forehead thanks to Lamelo Ball's teeth after an inadvertent headbutt

JANUARY 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Charlotte

Boston looks to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory against Charlotte

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Leads team in scoring Ball closed with 31 points (11-27 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 122-106 loss to the Celtics.

Impact While not as efficient as the previous game, Ball again scored over 30 points on 11 made field goals. He also went a perfect 8-for-8 from the line and came up one assist shy of a double-double. However, he did commit five turnovers for the second straight contest. For category-league managers, Ball continues to be a fantastic asset, especially for those punting field-goal percentage or turnovers.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Celtics roll past Hornets for 6th straight victory

Jayson Tatum scored 17 of his 33 points in a pivotal third quarter, Malcolm Brogdon added 30 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-106 to push their winning...

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball SOLID 31 PTS 9 AST Full Highlights vs Celtics 🔥

JANUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Siakam scores 35, Raptors beat Hornets for 3rd straight win

Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, Scottie Barnes added 21 and the Toronto Raptors have won three consecutive games for the first time this season, beating the Charlotte Hornets 124-1...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball 32 PTS 7 AST Full Highlights vs Raptors 🔥

JANUARY 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Big double-double in loss Ball logged 24 points (9-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 14 assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 132-120 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Since returning from an ankle injury in mid-December, Ball has been remarkably productive and consistent. Over 15 games, he's scored at least 20 points 14 times while delivering eight double-doubles and a triple-double, averaging 23.9 points, 8.9 assists, 5.7 boards, 4.4 threes and 1.2 steals. The 11-31 Hornets have a lot of issues on their roster as they head for the draft lottery, but the backcourt pairing of Ball and Terry Rozier hasn't been one of them.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam has 28 points, Raptors beat slumping Hornets 132-120

Pascal Siakam scored 28 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

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Phoenix faces Charlotte, seeks 4th straight victory

Hornets' Ball sidelined again by left ankle soreness

Hawks face the Hornets on 5-game win streak

Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets

Charlotte PG Ball sprains ankle again against Rockets

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Charlotte

Tatum, Celtics roll past Hornets for 6th straight victory

Siakam scores 35, Raptors beat Hornets for 3rd straight win

Siakam has 28 points, Raptors beat slumping Hornets 132-120