Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play against Orlando
Ball injured his right ankle against Brooklyn on Monday and will remain out Wednesday. KJ Simpson will likely receive increased playing time at point guard in his absence. Ball will have the entire All-Star break to recover before Charlotte returns to action against the Lakers on Feb. 19.
Primarily covering the NBA, Vivek also covers tennis, soccer, and cricket. LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball competed against each other in an NBA game for the first time in 1,145 days on Friday.
It's beautiful this time of year. LaMelo Ball plays a brash, unapologetic brand of basketball. His portfolio of moves begins on the edges of where the rest of the league doesn't dare go.
After the two-point win on Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls hold the 10th and final play-in spot. LaMelo Ball's play has led the Hornets ...
Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons. Ball was a late addition to the injury report and ultimately won't suit up for the first half of Charlotte's back-to-back set ...
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