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2023 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 32.3 23.9 43.3 5.1 8.0

Top LaMelo Ball News

  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Shut down for season

    The Hornets announced Thursday that Ball (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season.

    Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to an injury the Hornets initially labeled as right ankle soreness before eventually updating his diagnosis as right ankle tendinopathy. Though head coach Steve Clifford suggested earlier this month that Ball was doing more work on the court, the Hornets weren't willing to put a timeline on his return to the court. Ultimately, Ball didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the right ankle injury to make it back for the final two-plus weeks of the season and will be shut down for the remainder of the campaign as he turns his focus to further rehab. Ball has now played just 58 games over the past two seasons due to injuries, but he was productive during his time on the court when healthy in 2023-24, as he averaged 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 32.3 minutes per game over his 22 appearances. Provided he doesn't require any offseason procedures on his right ankle, Ball should be fully healed ahead of training camp in the fall.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Still out

    Ball (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

    Ball will miss his 29th straight game Wednesday while dealing with a left ankle injury. There is no indication that the 22-year-old guard is close to returning to action.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Will remain sidelined Monday

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

    Ball hasn't suited up since late January due to his ankle issue and doesn't yet have a timetable to return. It's unclear whether he'll be back on the court before the end of the regular season.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Still not ready for game action

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

    Ball continues to miss time due to right ankle tendinitis, and it's unclear if he'll suit up again this season despite positive reports about his participation in practice at the beginning of March. Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann should continue to lead Charlotte's backcourt in Ball's absence.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Out again Tuesday

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

    Ball has not played since Jan. 26 due to right ankle tendinitis. There were positive updates about his participation in practice at the beginning of March, but it's unclear if the Hornets, who are out of the playoff picture, will want him to come back before the end of the regular season.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Another absence coming

    Ball (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

    Ball's absence streak will extend to 25 games Saturday due to a right ankle injury. It is unclear when the star point guard will return to action.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Remains out Friday

    Ball (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Suns, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Ball is set to miss his 24th straight game Friday due to a right ankle injury. With Ball having no return timetable, Tre Mann and Vasilije Micic will likely continue to start in Charlotte's backcourt.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Improving, but lacks timeline

    Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Monday in an interview with "The Wes & Walker Show" of 102.5 The Block Charlotte that Ball (ankle) is "doing more and more" work on the court but remains without a clear timeline to return to game action, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports. "He had a good workout [Monday], and did some live," Clifford said of Ball. "I feel like he's getting closer but not quite there yet."

    While Clifford's comments offer encouragement that Ball hasn't been shut down from activity as he recovers from right ankle tendinopathy, the lack of clarity regarding when the star point guard might resume playing in games has made it increasingly difficult for managers in redraft leagues to continue holding him. Considering that the Hornets are well out of playoff contention, the team is likely to continue exercising extreme caution with Ball, who may be subject to a minute restriction if and when he eventually makes his return to the lineup. Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to the injury.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Remains without return timetable

    Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Thursday that Ball (ankle) hasn't progressed any further in his recovery and doesn't feel healthy enough to play, James Plowright of SI.com reports. "He's doing the same stuff now he was doing two weeks ago. He does whatever they [the Hornets' medical team] allow him to do," Clifford said. "He wants to be back, but again he doesn't feel healthy enough or comfortable enough to play...I know he wants to get back, there's just a lot of factors."

    Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to right ankle tendinopathy. While the 22-year-old guard began to participate in on-court work over the All-Star break, the Hornets haven't provided any indication that he's bound for an immediate return. Until the Hornets release a firm timetable for Ball to return to the court, Tre Mann will likely continue to start at point guard.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Will remain out Thursday

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

    Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported during the All-Star break that Ball was doing on-court work and increasing his workload daily, but the point guard is slated to miss a 16th straight game Thursday. Tre Mann should continue to start at point guard in Ball's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Philadelphia.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Tuesday

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

    Despite returning to practice last week, Ball will miss a 15th straight game. The Hornets aren't a contender this season, so they'll presumably take a cautious approach with their star point guard. Ball's next chance to suit up will come Thursday in a rematch against the Bucks in Charlotte, while Tre Mann should continue to start at point guard in Ball's absence.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Remains out Sunday

    Ball (ankle) won't play Sunday against Portland.

    Ball returned to practice Wednesday, but he'll end up missing his 14th game in a row Sunday. Considering the Hornets' status as a non-contender in addition to Ball's history of ankle issues, the franchise may be inclined to take a cautious approach with easing him back into game action. Ball should be considered questionable -- at best -- for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Remains out Friday

    Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

    Ball returned to practice Wednesday, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. He'll miss a 13th straight game Friday, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Portland. While Ball remains sidelined, Tre Mann should continue to play a significant role for the Hornets.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Returns to practice, still out

    Ball (ankle) participated in Wednesday's practice and is progressing in his recovery but won't play in Thursday's game versus the Jazz, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Ball will miss his 12th straight game Thursday due to a right ankle injury. However, the star guard's return to practice and participation in on-court activities is a good sign that he will retake the floor soon. Ball's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Golden State.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs
Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA
Age: 22
Experience: 3