LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Won't play Sunday Ball (ankle) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact This is par for the course for Ball this season, with the star point guard limited to just three games played. There's no word on when he's expected back, but Ball will have to wait until Wednesday versus the Pistons for his next opportunity to rejoin the action.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact It's not yet clear when Ball will be able to return to game action as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. Dennis Smith (ankle) is also out, so Terry Rozier and Theo Maledon should operate as the Hornets' top two point guards Friday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Ball (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Ball doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to the floor, and there haven't been any indicators of his progress of late. With Dennis Smith (ankle) also out again, Terry Rozier and Theo Maledon should handle most of the point guard duties.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball returned early due to a teammate's injury. But he won't be able to save reeling Hornets After being sidelined by an ankle injury for the first 12 games, LaMelo Ball came back Saturday in part because of Dennis Smith Jr.’s sprain...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leonard returns, hits game-winner as Clippers beat Hornets

Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in his return from a r...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Monday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact It will be the eighth straight absence for Ball due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old has played in only three games all season and remains without an official timeline for his return. Dennis Smith (ankle) is also out, leaving Terry Rozier and Theo Maledon to handle point duties.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oubre and Charlotte take on Los Angeles in non-conference play

Charlotte faces Los Angeles in non-conference action

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Giannis-less Bucks cruise to 105-96 win over Hornets

Bobby Portis scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-96, despite missing star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Ball (ankle) remains sidelined for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Ball will miss his seventh consecutive tilt because of his ankle problem and has appeared in only three games all season, causing headaches for fantasy managers. The team hasn't offered any specific target date for the star point guard's return, but his next opportunity arrives Monday against the Clippers. Terry Rozier should operate as the primary ball handler, with Ball and Dennis Smith (ankle) out again. Theo Maledon should also mix in a healthy amount.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Charlotte after 40-point game

Milwaukee plays the Charlotte Hornets after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in the Bucks' 133-129 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Rozier, Hornets hold on to beat Wizards 117-116

Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 and the Charlotte Hornets held off a second-half rally by Bradley Beal and the Wizards to hand Washington its fifth loss in...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Still out Friday Ball (ankle) is out Friday against the Wizards.

Impact Ball will miss a sixth straight game Friday. The Hornets will at least be getting Terry Rozier (illness) back following a one-game absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Charlotte, aims to break road skid

Washington will try to stop its four-game road skid when the Wizards face Charlotte

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Boston puts home win streak on the line against Charlotte

Boston looks to prolong its eight-game home win streak with a victory over Charlotte

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Boston, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball will miss a fifth straight game after aggravating an ankle injury that cost him the first month of the season. Dennis Smith (ankle) also remains out, so Theo Maledon, Terry Rozier, James Bouknight and Bryce McGowens are all candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oubre scores 28, Hornets snap T-Wolves' 5-game win streak

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Minnesota’s five-game win streak with a 110-108 victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Friday Ball (ankle) will miss Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Ball continues to work his way back from a bothersome ankle issue that surfaced late in just his third appearance of the year for Charlotte. With Ball and Dennis Smith (ankle) sidelined again, Terry Rozier, Theo Maledon and James Bouknight are among the candidates to see additional time at point guard.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rozier's big 4th quarter leads Hornets past Sixers 107-101

Terry Rozier scored nine of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes as the Charlotte Hornets rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 107-101 in a matchup of injury-riddled teams

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Charlotte plays Philadelphia on 5-game home slide

Charlotte will attempt to end its five-game home slide when the Hornets play Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Wednesday Ball (ankle) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Ball will skip his third straight game while dealing with an ankle issue he suffered last Wednesday in just his second contest of the season. Given his previous injury with the same ankle to open the season, the team will presumably take a cautious approach to bring him back. Ball's next chance to return arrives Friday versus the Timberwolves.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off

Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, helping the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Sunday Ball (ankle) will not play in Sunday's affair with the Wizards.

Impact Ball will miss a second straight contest due to a left ankle sprain suffered Wednesday after stepping on a fan sitting courtside. With Dennis Smith (ankle) questionable, the Hornets' backcourt will rely on the likes Terry Rozier, Theo Maledon and James Bouknight on Sunday. Ball's next opportunity to take the floor will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers hold off Hornets 132-122 in 2 overtimes, snap skid

Darius Garland scored 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 34 and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a fourth-quarter collapse to beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-122 in double overtime a...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball out Friday due to ankle sprain Marc Stein: The Hornets say LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) is out Friday at Cleveland. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.comSource: Twit...

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

X-rays on Ball's ankle negative, will miss game vs Cavaliers

X-rays on LaMelo Ball’s left ankle were negative, but the Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard has already been ruled out of Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

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