Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Undergoes surgery on wrist, ankle
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The Hornets announced Wednesday that Ball has undergone successful surgeries on his right wrist and right ankle, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Ball is expected to resume full basketball activities in five to six weeks, which is a good sign for the Hornets moving forward. The rising star posted a strong 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 25.2 points per game to go along with 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 40.5 percent from the floor and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Out for season
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Ball will miss the rest of the season while he soon undergoes two minor procedures to address ankle and wrist injuries, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The ankle issue looks to be the more pressing concern for Ball, who had been listed as out for Friday's game in Toronto due to a right ankle impingement. The fifth-year point guard is expected to be back to full health for the start of training camp in the fall. Ball played in 47 games this season, averaging a career-high 25.2 points per game to go along with 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 3.8 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest while shooting 40.5 percent from the floor and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play vs. Toronto
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Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
After coming one assist shy of a double-double in Tuesday's loss to the Magic, Ball will miss Friday's matchup in Toronto. KJ Simpson could draw the start for this game, with Damion Baugh, Nick Smith and Seth Curry potentially seeing more time on the floor.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Scores 25 points, fouls out
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Ball ended with 25 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and nine assists over 29 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 111-104 loss to the Magic.
Ball fouled out in the final seconds of the fourth quarter in another loss for the Hornets, but the star floor general continues to make a significant impact on both ends of the court for a struggling Charlotte team. Ball has been instrumental for the Hornets all season long as a scorer or playmaker. While the lack of efficiency from a shooting perspective can impact his value in some formats, he remains an excellent fantasy asset. He has a very high ceiling whenever he's deemed available due to his sky-high usage rate. He's averaging 21.5 points, 8.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Double-doubles in loss to Miami
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Ball finished Sunday's 122-105 loss to the Heat with 18 points (6-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 34 minutes.
Ball didn't play against the Thunder on Friday but returned to action Sunday and notched another double-double, his third across his last six appearances. The star floor general remains one of the Hornets' most reliable fantasy options, but his upside can be somewhat limited due to the resting patterns the Hornets might employ in the final weeks of the regular season. Ball is averaging 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Removed from injury report
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Ball (rest) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Heat.
Ball will get back on the floor for the Hornets on Sunday after resting during Friday's loss to the Thunder. The star guard has struggled in the shooting department this season but is otherwise having a career year, averaging a career-high 25.4 points per game to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Friday
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Ball (rest) will not play Friday against the Thunder.
Ball recorded 25 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and eight assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York, and now he'll sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set for injury management as per usual. The Hornets will be very shorthanded Friday, meaning guys like Nick Smith, Josh Green, DaQuan Jeffries and Wendell Moore could see healthy workloads.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Comes close to double-double
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Ball produced 25 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and eight assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York.
Ball didn't have his best performance in this win, but the electric point guard finished just two assists away from a double-double while putting up solid numbers in the rebounding category. Ball, who returned from a one-game absence, has reached the 25-point mark in three of his last four regular-season appearances. He should remain a key contributor on offense for the Hornets as long as he remains on the hardwood -- Ball hasn't been playing both halves of back-to-back sets in March.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Available vs. New York
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Ball (wrist) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hawks with a wrist injury, Ball will return to the floor for Charlotte on Thursday. The 23-year-old rising star is averaging a career-high 25.4 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 40.2 percent from the floor and 33.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Likely to return Thursday
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Ball (wrist) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against New York.
Ball was unable to play in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks due to right wrist soreness, but he's on track to return Thursday. He has shot 35.7 percent from the field in March (including 34.9 percent from three on 10.8 3PA/G) and has averaged 21.1 points, 7.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds over 31.4 minutes per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play against Atlanta
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Ball (wrist) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks.
Ball has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to right wrist soreness. Damion Baugh, Nick Smith, Wendell Moore, and Marcus Garrett could all see increased playing time in his absence. Ball's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Downgraded to questionable
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Ball (wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Ball has appeared in eight of Charlotte's last nine games, with his only absence coming during the second night of a back-to-back set. He was initially listed as probable for Tuesday, so his downgrade to questionable is concerning. If Ball is sidelined, Nick Smith, Marcus Garrett (back) and Seth Curry would be candidates for increased roles.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Expected to face Atlanta on Tuesday
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Ball (wrist) is probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Ball has dealt with several injuries throughout the 2024-25 campaign, which has led to the Hornets managing his playing time. However, the star point guard is expected to suit up for his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday, despite dealing with right wrist soreness. Over his last four outings, Ball has averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Hands out season-high 15 assists
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Ball posted 27 points (9-13 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 145-134 victory over the Spurs.
Ball handed out a season-high 15 assists Friday, tallying his 11th double-double of the year. The star floor general should remain a high-end fantasy producer in all formats when available, although the rebuilding Hornets figure to monitor his workload in the final month of the season. Over his last 10 games, Ball has averaged 19.8 points, 7.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 30.5 minutes.
Ball amassed 15 points (5-21 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 105-102 win over the Heat.
Ball returned from a one-game absence after sitting out the win over the Nets on Saturday, the second leg of a back-to-back set. While he posted a solid line in this win, he wasn't efficient with his shot. That has been a persistent issue throughout Ball's career, and while it gets overlooked due to how much value he brings to the table in other areas, it's becoming a very complicated trend of late. In five outings since the beginning of March, Ball is averaging 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, but he's also shooting 34.3 percent from the floor and 11.2 percent from three-point range.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Not listed on injury report
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Ball (ankle) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
After resting Saturday during the second half of a back-to-back, Ball will return to action Monday. Over his last four appearances, Ball has averaged 21.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Saturday
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Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Ball has been in and out of the lineup all season due to injuries, which has led to the team managing his playing time in back-to-back situations. With the star guard out Saturday, the Hornets will likely turn to a combination of Damion Baugh, Nick Smith, Seth Curry, KJ Simpson and Malachi Flynn to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Will play Friday
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Ball has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Ball recorded a double-double for the Hornets the last time he was on the floor, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. The rising star is averaging a career-high 26.2 points this season, with 5.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game for Charlotte.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Likely to play Friday
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Ball (illness) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Ball popped up on the injury report Thursday as he is battling an illness. However, he is trending toward playing. The one-time All-Star is coming off an impressive performance in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
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