The Nets (14-33) sit just two games back of the Hornets (12-31) in the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes, and if Ball doesn’t play Wednesday, it makes it more likely that the Nets will beat them. Charlotte could also lose more games going forward if Ball, their leading scorer, misses extended time.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's third signature PUMA basketball shoe is available in the "Be You" colorway for under $100.

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.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. He will not return.

Ball was back peddling down the court after hitting a 3-pointer and inadvertently stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt's foot, rolling his ankle.

The Charlotte Hornets (12-31) fell to the Los Angeles Lakers (26-18) on Monday night 112-107 from the Spectrum Center. Trailing by as many as 23 points, the Hor

LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night.

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is playing like an All-Star this season and is one of the top vote getters for the All-Star Game. But the one key concern for him and the Hornets is his injury outlook.

Anthony Davis scores 42 points and grabs 23 rebounds in a Lakers' win. LaMelo Ball's ankle injury lowers the Charlotte Hornet's season outlook and future.

Ball went to the locker room after appearing to suffer a leg injury during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Lakers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Ball went down after colliding with Jared Vanderbilt and went to the back to get checked out immediately after.

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 last four games, with the 112-107 setback to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.