LaMelo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Injury Report: LaMelo Ball OUT vs. Warriors Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will remained sidelined with an ankle injury against the Golden State Warriors

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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

Impact Ball continues to work his way back from a sprained left ankle and will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive contest. His next opportunity to make his 2022-23 debut will arrive Monday against the Kings.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth-year option picked up The Hornets exercised Ball's (ankle) fourth-year team option for 2023-24 on Thursday.

Impact Ball will become a restricted free agent after the 2023-24 season. While the 2020 No. 3 pick has yet to play this season, the Hornets clearly view him as a cornerstone of their future. Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.6 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 32.3 minutes across 75 games last season.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Ball continues to deal with a sprained left ankle and will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game to begin the 2022-23 season. Terry Rozier (ankle) and Cody Martin (quadriceps) are considered doubtful for Friday's matchup, so Dennis Smith, James Bouknight and Kelly Oubre should see plenty of run in Charlotte's backcourt.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut Wednesday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Knicks.

Impact Ball will miss a fourth straight game to start the 2022-23 campaign due to a left ankle sprain he suffered during the preseason. Backup point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is also doubtful again, paving the way for Dennis Smith, James Bouknight and Theo Maledon to garner increased roles for a second consecutive contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York and Charlotte square off in conference matchup

Charlotte plays New York for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Oubre, Richards power Hornets to 126-109 win over Hawks

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 24 points, Nick Richards added a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a reserve role, and the Charlotte Hornets coasted to a 126-109 victory over...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Sunday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Ball's timetable to retake the floor remains open, but he will skip a third straight tilt to open the season Sunday. Making things worse for the Hornets, backup point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is also doubtful for the tilt, presumably leaving Dennis Smith, James Bouknight and Theo Maledon as the team's primary options on the ball.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta and Charlotte square off in conference showdown

Charlotte faces Atlanta for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets

Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 17 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with a wire-to-wire 124-112 victory Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Hornets host the Pelicans in non-conference action

Charlotte hosts New Orleans in out-of-conference play

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Friday Ball (ankle) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Ball doesn't have a clear-cut timetable for his return to action from a Grade 2 ankle sprain, so his status should be monitored on a game-to-game basis. Terry Rozier should continue to operate as the team's primary point guard in his absence, while Kelly Oubre took over the fifth starting spot in the opener.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who were those guys? What we learned in the Hornets' season-opening win in San Antonio Terry Rozier finished with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists to lead Charlotte – playing without injured LaMelo Ball – to a 129-102 vi...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Out for opener Ball (ankle) will not play during Wednesday's season opener against the Spurs, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Ball's Grade 2 ankle sprain will keep him out Wednesday, and fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the third-year point guard is shelved for another week or so. In the meantime, Terry Rozier will pick up more playmaking responsibilities, which should open up minutes on the wing for Cody Martin, Kelly Oubre and Jalen McDaniels.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clifford Reveals Starting Five for Season Opener Charlotte will likely be without LaMelo Ball to begin the year.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

LaMelo Ball is 'Doubtful' for Season Opener Not the best start for the Hornets.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hornets' LaMelo Ball unlikely to play in season opener

Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss Wednesday night’s regular season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained left ankle

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Doubtful for season opener Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Ball (ankle) is "highly doubtful" for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Clifford's comments aren't too surprising considering Ball hasn't practiced since suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain in an Oct. 10 preseason game against the Wizards. If the 21-year-old misses Wednesday's tilt, Terry Rozier would likely slide into the starting point guard role while Dennis Smith would likely see extra run off the bench as his main backup.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio begins season at home against Charlotte

The San Antonio Spurs host the Charlotte Hornets for the season opener

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

NBA's Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions

Talent is spread all over the Eastern Conference

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Tests confirm LaMelo Ball's injury. What it means for him and the Hornets LaMelo Ball’s availability for the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener is in jeopardy.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

REPORT: LaMelo Ball Set to Miss Start of the Season Due to Ankle Injury | SLAM LaMelo Ball will miss the start of the 2022-23 campaign after reportedly suffering a grade two ankle sprain on Monday against the Washington...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

LaMelo Ball suffers left ankle sprain, out rest of preseason Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and will miss an undisclosed period of time, the team announced Tu...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sidelined with Grade 2 ankle sprain Ball was diagnosed Tuesday with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is slated to miss the start of the regular season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ball is a borderline first-round selection in many fantasy formats, but this news drops him down the ranks a bit. The exact timetable for his return to action remains unclear, but he will miss the remainder of the preseason and likely some regular-season action. More information on his status should surface as Opening Night approaches. For as long as he's sidelined, head coach Steve Clifford may shift Terry Rozier to point guard, while Cody Martin and Kelly Oubre are strong candidates to join the starting five. Dennis Smith and James Bouknight are deep-league considerations.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets relying on LaMelo Ball, young draft picks to emerge

The Charlotte Hornets are relying on the continued growth of All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and the development of a host of young draft picks to help them take the next step aft...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

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