LaMelo Ball, Lakers and the Hornets

LaMelo Ball's injury could officially put the Hornets' focus on 2025-26
LaMelo Ball went down with an ankle injury last night. The Charlotte Hornets guard nailed a stepback three and backpedaled to get back on defense. Jarred Vander
LaMelo Ball Out for Hornets vs. Lakers After Suffering Sprained Ankle Injury
LaMelo Ball has been ruled out of the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday due to a left ankle sprain, the team announced.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball exits vs. Lakers with left ankle injury
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night's game against the Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury.
Hornets star LaMelo Ball's injury gets murky update after Lakers clash
The Hornets' loss to the Lakers got even worse when star point guard LaMelo Ball had to leave with a concerning injury.
Fans say LaMelo Ball is an All-Star, but NBA media isn't so sure: What both voters say about Hornets star
While LaMelo fans see him as carrying the Hornets on a nightly basis, media voters see a player that has lost 57 percent of his career games. One local beat writer who chose not to vote for Ball in the past cited the lack of team success as his main reason for passing on the guard.
Hornets Reveal Concerning LaMelo Ball News During Lakers Game
During the game, Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered an injury that led to a locker room visit. After an evaluation by the team's medical staff, Ball was ruled out in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain, per Charlotte Hornets PR.
LaMelo Ball scores 25 points to help the Hornets beat the Pelicans, 123-92
LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Team-high 25 points vs. NOLA
Ball contributed 25 points (9-21 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 123-92 victory over the Pelicans. Ball returned Saturday from a one-game absence due to a sprained right wrist and led the Hornets in both scoring and assists.
LaMelo Ball's Performance in Pelicans-Hornets Goes Viral
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball had another solid all-around performance with 25 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in the victory. The former all-star returned on Saturday after missing Friday night's loss against the Portland Trail Blazers with a wrist injury.
Hornets crush New Orleans in LaMelo Ball's strong return
Hornets 123, Pelicans 92. LaMelo Ball: 25 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs, Miles Bridges: 22 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, Seth Curry: 16 pts, 4 asts, Josh Green: 13 pts. 2 rebs. Up next: vs. Lakers
Hornets 'cautiously optimistic' about LaMelo Ball’s ankle injury
The Charlotte Hornets have faith that LaMelo Ball's ankle injury won't keep him away too long. Ball has a long history of ...
LaMelo Ball injury: Hornets star rolls ankle, exits game after awkward collision vs. Lakers
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered yet another ankle injury on Monday night, this time in bizarre fashion during his ...
LaMelo Ball injured in Hornets’ loss to Lakers. What’s wrong with Charlotte’s star?
LaMelo Ball entered Monday night as the NBA’s fourth-highest scorer and leads the league in fourth-quarter points, field ...
LaMelo Ball's change in play style has the Charlotte Hornets playing their best basketball of 2024-25
A new year has meant a new LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets' do-it-all point guard has developed a pragmatic approach to ...
Hornets juggling lineup changes ahead of visit from Nets
The Hornets are trying to sort out how to best deal with an evolving lineup, particularly if guard LaMelo Ball isn't ready to play following his latest ailment. The Hornets have lost three of their ...
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Lakers vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
The Hornets have also had some trouble defending inside the arc, where they allow opponents to shoot the ninth-highest ...