Ball (ankle) is available to play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Ball was upgraded to probable earlier in the day, and now coach Charles Lee has given him the green light to play. Any time Ball pops up on the injury report it's a big concern given his past issues staying on the floor, so it will be interesting to see how he holds up Saturday.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Likely to play Saturday
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Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement but is likely to suit up against Minnesota. The 24-year-old point guard has been productive through five regular-season games, averaging 24.4 points, 10.2 assists, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 33.4 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Questionable for Saturday
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Ball (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After an impressive all-around performance in Thursday's game against the Magic, Ball is dealing with an ankle issue. If he's unable to play, the team will likely pivot to Collin Sexton and Tre Mann to shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Double-doubles in loss
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Ball racked up 17 points (8-19 FG, 1-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-107 loss to Orlando.
This was Ball's third double-double of the season and the 70th of his career, which moved him to the No. 8 spot on Charlotte's all-time double-doubles list. He also moved into 10th place on Charlotte's all-time steals list Thursday evening. Ball is flirting with first-round value on the season, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Lets it fly in blowout loss
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Ball recorded 20 points (6-18 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 loss to Miami.
Ball led the Hornets in points, rebounds and assists on the way to a near triple-double. He didn't post his best shooting performance by any means but still managed to reach the 20-point threshold given his volume of attempts. Ball continues to be one of the focal points of Charlotte's offense, and he's scored 20 or more points in each of his first four matchups of the 2025-26 season.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Triple-doubles in win
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Ball erupted for 38 points (13-25 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 13 assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 139-113 win over the Wizards.
The Wizards had absolutely zero answers for Ball, who got whatever he wanted all game long. He converted deep threes, got to the line with ease, and went to work battling for boards amongst the trees. Ball has gotten off to a scorching start this season, and if he can maintain this pace, he should easily nab his second All-Star selection.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Leads Hornets with 27 points
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Ball posted 27 points (8-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to the 76ers.
Ball led the Hornets in scoring and steals in the losing effort against Philadelphia on Saturday night. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game over two outings to begin the 2025-26 season. Ball will look to keep things going against the Wizards on Sunday in the second night of a back-to-back.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Scores 20 points with eight dimes
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Ball recorded 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight assists, two rebounds, one steal and three turnovers in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 win over Brooklyn.
While Ball wasn't great at the charity stripe, he did do an excellent job of distributing the rock, and he didn't commit his first turnover until late into the fourth quarter. He'll be a reliable source of points, triples and dimes this season, so if he can manage to stay healthy, he could be in for a career year.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Removed from injury report
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Ball (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against Brooklyn.
Ball's knee contusion cost him the end of the preseason, but the injury proved to be of minimal concern. The superstar guard will be trying to play at least 50 games this year for the first time since 2021-22. Last regular season, Ball averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per contest in 47 games.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Sitting preseason finale
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Ball won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to a right knee contusion.
Ball notched 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and five turnovers in 28 minutes of Wednesday's 145-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies. However, after banging knees with an opponent Wednesday, he'll take a seat for the preseason finale, likely due to precautionary reasons. He'll have a few days off to rest and rehab before the Hornets open the regular season at home against the Nets on Oct. 22.
Ball notched 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and five turnovers in 28 minutes of Wednesday's 145-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Ball was outstanding in this game, and he showcased his creativity and flair on several instances. He was challenged by the franchise to become more of a leader this season, and he spent a ton of time in the gym prepping his body for the campaign after some injury issues in the past. Things are looking up for Charlotte's franchise point guard.
Ball finished with 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds and one block in 23 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Mavericks.
Ball was productive again Saturday, continuing what has been a positive preseason. The oft-injured guard has played in all three preseason games, an indication he is fully healthy. After years of mediocrity, Charlotte will be hoping its superstars can remain healthy, especially in a weakened Eastern Conference. Despite the clear risk, Ball remains an elite point guard as long as he can stay on the floor.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Drops 15 points in loss
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Ball compiled 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and a steal over 25 minutes in Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
While durability has always been a concern for Ball, he appears to be 100 percent after undergoing surgeries on his right wrist and right ankle over five months ago. He's logged more than 47 games only once during his five years in the pros, so there is a risk-reward element to taking Ball high in fantasy drafts. The team added excellent backcourt support in Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie, and both will be on call if Ball slips to the injury report at any point this season.
Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said Monday that Ball (ankle, wrist) will be a full go for training camp, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Ball underwent surgeries on his right wrist and right ankle back in April, but it sounds like he's been a full go for a while. Ball spent a lot of time in the weight room getting his body prepared for the season, and fantasy managers will be hoping that it translates to more durability on the court. In 2024-25, during the regular season, Ball averaged a career-high 25.2 points per game to go along with 7.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals.
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