LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Stings Kings with big final quarter Ball logged 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and 12 assists over 27 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 125-119 win over the Kings.

Impact Ball was quiet offensively in the first two quarters of the contest, scoring just three points. However, he came alive after halftime and particularly in the fourth period, when he scored 16 of Charlotte's 34 points. The big quarter helped Ball finish with his fourth straight game of 23 or more points since returning last week from an 11-game injury layoff. Ball also set a season high with 12 assists Monday.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: LaMelo Ball Kings Postgame Press Conference Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball met with the media following Monday’s win over Sacramento.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: LaMelo Ball Kings Postgame Press Conference Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball met with the media following Monday’s win over Sacramento.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Kings to halt 8-game skid

LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Sacramento Kings 125-119 to stop an eight-game losing streak

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball PUT ON A SHOW! 23 PTS 12 AST Full Highlights vs Kings 🔥

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Puts up season-high 31 points Ball chipped in 31 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 119-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Ball looked great despite the loss, popping for a season-high 31 points, including a perfect 7-of-7 from the line. Since returning from his second ankle injury of the season, Ball has gone straight to the top, putting up top-15 value over the past week. Managers have to be thrilled with his production thus far, especially seeing as though he is averaging less than one steal per game. As long as he can remain healthy, Ball could flirt with first-round value ROS.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Jokic has career-high 27 rebounds in triple-double

Nikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-115 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball 31 PTS & 5 AST Full Highlights vs Nuggets 🔥

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Young scores 31, Hawks hold off Ball, Hornets 125-106

Trae Young scored 31 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic had 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc and the depleted Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seven...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo Ball Still Dealing with Ankle Pain The Hornets star spoke with the media Wednesday night about his return to the floor.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Looks sharp in return Ball (ankle) logged 34 minutes in Wednesday's 141-134 overtime loss to the Pistons, finishing with 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-13 3Pt), 11 assists and one rebound.

Impact Though head coach Steve Clifford suggested Ball would play "shorter stints" in his return from an 11-game absence due to an aggravation of the sprained left ankle that sidelined him for the start of the season, the point guard ended up seeing what looked to be a normal allotment of minutes before fouling out of the contest with 30 seconds left in regulation. Perhaps just as importantly, Ball performed as well as ever, shooting efficiently from the field while committing just one turnover. Fantasy managers who had stashed him in an injured reserve spot during his prolonged absence can feel comfortable activating him again.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball has returned. But until Hornets start playing defense, it doesn't matter Playing for only the fourth time in Charlotte’s 28 games, LaMelo Ball had 23 points and 11 assists Wednesday night. Yet the Hornets gave up...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Burks, Pistons spoil Ball's return to floor with OT win

Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory ag...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Pesky Pistons Spoil LaMelo Ball's Return The Hornets fall to 7-21 on the season.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LaMelo Ball RETURNS 🔥 23 PTS, 11 AST Highlights vs Pistons

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ready to Ball: LaMelo returns to Hornets against Pistons

Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball returned Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons after missing 11 games because of an ankle injury

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Pregame Update on LaMelo Ball's Status vs Pistons See what head coach Steve Clifford had to say about the availability of his talented young guard.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Making return Wednesday Ball (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. The guard will play in shorter stints but still "a decent amount of...

Impact After an 11-game absence, the Hornets' star will be back on the hardwood. Between two ankle injuries, Ball has appeared in only three games this season, averaging 19.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.7 minutes. It sounds like he'll be on a light minutes restriction Wednesday, but it should be back to normal fairly quickly. With his return, less usage will presumably be available for Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre, while Theo Maledon, Bryce McGowens and James Bouknight could see their minutes reduced.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball Set to Return Tonight? Charlotte may get their best player back on the floor sooner than later.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

LaMelo Ball Set to Return Tonight? Charlotte may get their best player back on the floor sooner than later.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Upgraded to questionable Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball was initially ruled out for a 12th consecutive game ahead of Wednesday's matchup, but he'll be in the mix to return to the court against the Pistons. Given the length of his absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see his minutes restricted if he's given the green light Wednesday, but he's optimistic that he'll be able to suit up against Detroit.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been upgraded. When could Charlotte's star return to action? Ball hasn’t played since re-injuring his ankle at the tail end of his home debut in the Hornets’ 125-113 loss to Indiana on Nov. 16.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Still out Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons.

Impact Ball has played in only three games this year while battling a lingering ankle sprain. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance will arrive Friday against Atlanta.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Kings to halt 8-game skid

Nuggets' Jokic has career-high 27 rebounds in triple-double

Young scores 31, Hawks hold off Ball, Hornets 125-106

Burks, Pistons spoil Ball's return to floor with OT win

Ready to Ball: LaMelo returns to Hornets against Pistons