Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball posted a very strong stat line as he guided the team on a 121-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. He ended the game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks while shooting 9-for-15 overall and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. Since returning from injuring his ankle the second time, Ball is averaging 25.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game which has entered him into the top 20 fantasy value conversation despite all of his missed time.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball tallied a team-high 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Monday's 124-113 defeat to Portland, shooting 10-for-26 from the field and 4-for-10 from three-point range. He bagged a pair of steals as well and had three turnovers in 36 minutes. Ball keeps gaining momentum and has averaged 25.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals since returning from an ankle sprain. Scoring efficiently has been a problem for him in recent outings, but Ball has been on fire from deep with a 41-percent success rate, and he has made at least four triples in all of his seven outings since getting back on the court.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball took eight games to register his first triple-double of the season. Technically it was game number 32 for the team, but only his eighth so far this year. The third-year guard finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals while turning the ball over seven times. His shooting wasn't anything to write home about as he only shot 38.5% from the floor on 26 attempts and 30.8% from beyond the arc on 13 shots. The high-turnover, low-efficiency type of game will happen once in a while, but Ball is still a top-notch fantasy asset.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball turned in a strong performance despite losing to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. The 21-year-old finished with 31 points, five rebounds, five assists, and one steal while shooting 10-for-21 overall and 4-for-9 from beyond the arc. He also knocked down all of his seven free throw attempts. His last three games since returning have already looked better than the three-game stretch he played earlier this season. As of right now, his per-game averages have him ranked as fifth-round value, but that should jump a lot higher as he stays healthy.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball cashed in a double-double on Wednesday during his first game back after missing another 11 games due to re-injuring his ankle. In the team's 141-134 loss to the Detroit Pistons, he finished with 23 points, 11 assists, and one rebound while shooting 9-for-18 from the floor and 5-for-13 from deep. He also fouled out in this game but was still able to play 34 minutes. While Ball is back in the lineup, Theo Maledon and Dennis Smith Jr. will both take a hit to their fantasy value.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will return on Wednesday versus Detroit. The 21-year-old has appeared in only three games this season. However, he played well in those contests, averaging 19.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 steals. It's unknown if Ball will see a full workload. But even if he doesn't, he has a fantastic chance to produce against arguably the worst team in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Detroit, and it appears that he is on track to play. A source has told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Ball is "hopeful" of returning to action Wednesday. The talented playmaker has sat out the last 11 games with a left ankle sprain, and he's taken the court in just three games in total this season. Terry Rozier's usage will take a big hit with Ball's return and Theo Maledon likely won't be able to keep his current role in the rotation.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out on Wednesday against Detroit. No surprise here, as the 21-year-old has played three games this season because of a sprained ankle. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out as well, Terry Rozier should continue to run the point and receive a usage bump while remaining a primary scoring option.

New Orleans Pelicans guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus Philadelphia. Ball has played in only three games this season. However, he continues to be bothered by a sprained left ankle. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out as well, Terry Rozier will probably continue to run things at the point, giving him a bump in usage. Kelly Oubre Jr., who had 22 points and two steals in Friday's loss to New York, should also continue to benefit as well.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out again for Wednesday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Ball has only played three games this season, as he continues to battle a sprained left ankle. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) sitting as well, Terry Rozier should continue to run the point, with Theo Maledon getting some extra minutes from the bench. However, unless Maledon is in the starting lineup, he won't offer much to fantasy managers.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out ahead of Friday's meeting with Washington. Ball has played only three games this season because of a sprained left ankle, opening the door for Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. to lead the team in scoring. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, Theo Maledon is expected to get another spot-start. Maledon had 11 points, eight assists, and three steals on Monday against Boston. However, he shot a rough 4-for-13 from the field and had five turnovers.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will remain on the sideline for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. At this point, there is no indication that Ball is going to return to the court anytime soon. Terry Rozier will continue to start at point guard and see a boost in fantasy value. Also, Theo Maledon will have increased value with Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) on the sideline as well. Although, Rozier is the much better option because he's starting for Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out ahead of Friday's meeting with Minnesota. The 21-year-old has dealt with a sprained ankle for most of the year, so fantasy managers hope he's nearing a return. With Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, Terry Rozier will handle the point guard duties while receiving a boost in usage and production. Rozier should be considered a must-start in all fantasy setups, including DFS formats.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will not suit up on Wednesday for the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. His ankle already caused him to sit out the first 13 games of the season, and now it will cause him to sit out his third in a row after re-injuring it. Dennis Smith Jr. will likely be the top streaming option while Ball is still in street clothes. Terry Rozier is sure to see even more usage as well, but he's more than likely to be rostered in almost all leagues.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus Washington. Ball missed his first 13 contests with a sprained left ankle. However, after returning and appearing in three games, he re-injured it on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) would likely replace Ball in the lineup. Yet, Smith is questionable, so if he doesn't suit up either, Kelly Oubre Jr., P.J. Washington, Gordon Hayward, and Terry Rozier should continue to see plenty of work.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) finished with 26 points during Wednesday's loss to the Pacers. Ball had a fantastic night, going 5-for-8 from deep while adding six assists and two steals. Unfortunately, he re-injured the same ankle that cost him the first 13 games of the 2022-23 campaign. The Hornets don't play again until Friday in Cleveland. However, fantasy managers should consider Ball questionable heading into that one. If he can't suit up, Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is the favorite to take his place in the starting lineup, assuming he's healthy. But if Smith can't go either, Theo Maledon and James Bouknight could see an increased workload.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will make his regular-season debut against the Miami Heat on Saturday. The 21-year-old has been sidelined until now due to a left ankle sprain. The expectation is that Ball will start, but his workload could be limited during his first game back. Theo Maledon should be the primary backup with Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) ruled out for this contest. The return of Ball likely means that Maledon and Smith won't have much streaming value going forward. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Ball back in their lineups on Saturday.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of the rematch with the Heat. The 21-year-old hasn't played all year due to a left ankle sprain and was listed as out in Friday's edition of the injury report, so it appears he's moving in the right direction. However, even if he doesn't suit up for this one, there's a good chance he'll make his debut versus Orlando on Monday. While his minutes would likely be strictly limited for a few games, he's still a must-start for fantasy managers in all formats. Yet, Ball won't be an attractive DFS option until he's 100%.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't suit up against the Heat. Ball hasn't played yet this year after spraining his left ankle in the preseason. Fortunately, he's expected to make his 2022-23 debut sooner rather than later. The Hornets will also continue operating without Cody Martin (knee) and Gordon Hayward (shoulder), opening the door for Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington, and Kelly Oubre Jr. to see an uptick in production. Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) would also be a favorite to benefit. However, considering he's carrying a questionable tag heading into this one, James Bouknight may see some additional minutes.

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will be sitting for another game Wednesday against Portland. He's yet to play this season after spraining his left ankle during preseason. Dennis Smith Jr. has enjoyed a nice run in the team and looks set to maintain his role for a couple of more games, with a road game against Miami coming up already on Thursday. Wednesday's matchup is a meeting with a former team for Smith Jr., who appeared in 37 games for Portland last season. Will we see a classic revenge game from him?