Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has appeared in 32 games this season, posting averages of 28.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists. Selected third overall in the 2020 NBA draft, Ball has increased his scoring average every season since then.

Ahead of Sunday’s action between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons, the Hornets had a crowded injury report. At first, they didn’t seem to be under

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been ruled out for Sunday afternoon's game against the host Detroit Pistons due to left ankle soreness.

Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

Following the Hornets' win, the NBA released the Last Two Minute Report, admitting an officiating mistake that could have been costly for Charlotte. With 1:28 left in the fourth quarter and the Hornets winning 114-112, the officials missed a foul call on De'Aaron Fox that would have sent LaMelo Ball to the free-throw line.

Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball received an important injury update ahead of Friday night's game against the Spurs.

Following a rough 104-83 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Charlotte Hornets announced LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in a week after spraining his ankle in Monday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. The star guard had an MRI that confirmed the severity and original diagnosis.

Charlotte Hornets will miss LaMelo Ball due to an ankle injury in their game against Brooklyn Nets on February 10, 2025. Ball's absence along with multiple other key players enhances the Hornets' offensive struggles.