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Thu Mar 2810:15LaMelo Ball Ruled Out For Rest Of 2023-24
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The talented playmaker has been on the shelf for 29 games already and will remain out for the final couple of weeks. After playing only 36 games last season, Ball will be forced to settle with just 22 outings in 2023-24 as he continues to have awful luck with injuries. Ball notched 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.8 steals whilst in the lineup. Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann have taken over the Hornets' backcourt lately and should remain strong fantasy options for the rest of the way.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 116:25LaMelo Ball's Timeline To Return Is Still Unclear
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) hasn't appeared in a game since January 26 due to what the team is calling tendinopathy in his right ankle. Head coach Steve Clifford was asked about Ball's progress over the last couple of weeks and he said, "It's hard to tell." He also added that Ball has been doing the same things now that he was doing a couple of weeks back, but there are more complications that he has to get through before he's ready to return to action. Clifford didn't offer up much else other than continuing to say that he wasn't sure when Ball would return. With the NBA season quickly getting into the final stages before playoffs, it's becoming more and more likely that we aren't going to see Ball for the rest of this season. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for any more updates out of the Hornets camp.
Source: Rod BooneRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2817:11LaMelo Ball Remains Out Thursday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is officially listed as out ahead of the team's game Thursday against the Bucks. The 22-year-old will miss his 16th-straight game due to the ankle ailment, despite having returned to practice a week ago. Given the trajectory of Charlotte's season, the organization is likely prioritizing his long-term health. Tre Mann should continue to start in his place, and Ball's next opportunity to play will be on Sunday in Toronto. Ball maintains impressive season averages of 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PRRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 2621:29LaMelo Ball Sidelined Again On Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. At this point, it appears there's a realistic chance Ball won't return this season, especially with Charlotte unlikely to make the postseason. Fortunately, Tre Mann has filled in admirably, averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 boards, 5.2 assists, and 1.7 steals in the six games since being acquired from OKC. With this in mind, Mann should remain in all fantasy lineups on Tuesday. At the same time, Vasilije Micic has also shown promise and is worth streaming in deep fantasy setups.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 2316:49LaMelo Ball Remains Sidelined On Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss his 13th consecutive game on Friday as the team has ruled him out again due to tendinopathy in his right ankle. The up-and-coming point guard hasn't been able to shed the ankle issues this season and consistently remain on the court. He's only appeared in 22 games so far and the Hornets look like they'll be headed to the draft lottery yet again. Ball's injury concerns will be a major issue in their rebuild process and fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on any updates throughout the season. For now, newly acquired Tre Mann should continue to play with the starting five alongside Brandon Miller and Cody Martin.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2121:16LaMelo Ball Still Out On Thursday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Utah. Ball has missed more than a few games this season. However, his latest ailment, right ankle Tendinopathy, has kept him off the floor for Charlotte's last 11 games. At this point, nobody can say for certain when Ball will be back in the lineup. But until that happens, Tre Mann, averaging 13.7 points, 7.3 assists, and 7.0 rebounds in three starts with the Hornets, is undoubtedly worth adding to any fantasy lineup.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 1321:40LaMelo Ball Still Out On Wednesday Evening
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Wednesday night against Atlanta. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.9 points with 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. However, he's missed his last 10 games, although he's missed far more time throughout the 2023-24 campaign. With Terry Rozier (shoulder) now in Miami, Tre Mann, who nearly had a triple-double on Monday night against Indiana, is worthy of a starting spot in all fantasy lineups. At the same time, Grant Williams, coming off a 21-point showing, has likely found his way onto fantasy rosters in the last few days. Of course, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller are still the safest options in terms of potential on the scoring end.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 1119:43LaMelo Ball Still Out On Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Monday against the Pacers. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 23.9 points during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's missed 30 games already this season, which hasn't been for his fantasy potential. At any rate, nobody can say for certain when Ball will return. But until that happens, Tre Mann, who had nine points in his first game with the Hornets on Saturday, could remain in the starting lineup. At the same time, fellow OKC teammate Vasilije Micic, coming off an 18-point, nine-assist performance, will be a popular streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 911:29LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Again On Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for an eighth consecutive game and will have played a total of 22 out of a possible 51 games so far this year. The 22-year-old has been battling ankle injuries for a couple of years now and has only played 58 combined games from last year until now. His talent and abilities still warrant keeping him on all fantasy rosters unless there aren't any IR spots. After the Hornets traded away Gordon Hayward and P.J. Washington, their going to go deep into the bench for the Friday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Brandon Miller, Ish Smith, and Bryce McGowens are the best options with Ball sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 709:31LaMelo Ball Remains Sidelined Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday against the Raptors. Health issues have limited Ball to just seven games since Nov. 26, and he currently doesn't have a timeline for a return. Ish Smith is looking at a third straight start without Ball on Wednesday. The veteran hasn't been very productive with the extended minutes. Ball's injury and Terry Rozier's trade to Miami have had the biggest impact on Brandon Miller's performances, as the second pick from last year's draft has scored 20-plus points in nine of his last 11 appearances. Miller has even boosted his scoring average to 32.0 points in three games this month.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 516:27Hornets Rule Out LaMelo Ball Again
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will once again miss Monday's tilt versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 10-38 Hornets are clearly in no rush to bring back their franchise centerpiece, considering they continue to rule him out well in advance of tip-offs. Ball's next shot to return comes on Wednesday when Charlotte hosts the Toronto Raptors, but since it's unclear if the All-Star point guard is even practicing at this point, we wouldn't hold our breath on that happening. With Melo on the shelf and Terry Rozier recently shipped to the Heat, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges have operated as the engines on offense. The Lakers have struggled to defend opposing forwards this year, so both Miller and Bridges feature plenty of DFS appeal if this contest stays close.
Source: Charlotte Hornets Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 413:27LaMelo Ball Out Against Indy
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. He'll now miss his fifth consecutive contest and 26th game of the year. Like the 2022-23 campaign, Ball remains plagued by routine injuries this season. Although he's a capable producer, his inability to stay healthy is a significant issue for fantasy managers, and it doesn't appear it will improve anytime soon. That said, with Gordon Hayward (calf) still sidelined, the door is open for Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges to lead the way offensively. However, Bryce McGowens, coming off a 15-point, four-steal performance versus OKC, is worth considering for streaming purposes.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 210:44LaMelo Ball Expected To Remain Sidelined On Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is considered doubtful for the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The star guard has been dealing with ankle issues all season and he'll now miss his fourth consecutive game due to right ankle tendinopathy. This is going to be his 25th missed game of the season, so he won't be eligible for any regular season awards. In terms of finding a streaming option, the Hornets have been going with a roulette of guards to throw into the starting lineup in Ball's place. Ish Smith and Bryce McGowens have each received one game of starting point guard duties while P.J. Washington was thrown into the mix to create a big starting five. All three should receive more minutes while Washington is likely the best bet if any fantasy managers are desperately in need of a replacement.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 3118:13LaMelo Ball Downgraded To Out
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Wednesday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. Ball continues to nurse soreness in his right ankle, which has cost him the team's past two contests, and he'll aim to return when the 10-35 Hornets head out for a brief one-game road trip on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Terry Rozier now in South Beach, Charlotte has been forced to turn to swingman Cody Martin as their starting point guard. Over Martin's past nine games without Ball in the lineup, he is averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers and is worth a look in deep fantasy leagues despite a tough matchup against Alex Caruso's lockdown defense.
Source: Charlotte Hornets Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 3111:54LaMelo Ball Doubtful For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's clash with the Bulls. He's been out for a couple of games already, and it looks like Ball will be forced to sit again on Wednesday due to a right ankle problem. Ish Smith and P.J. Washington have picked up starts during Ball's recent absence. The latter exploded for 43 points against Washington on Saturday and appears to be gaining momentum in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2822:53LaMelo Ball Tagged As Questionable Versus Knicks
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is dealing with ankle issues again and has been listed as questionable for their game against the New York Knicks on Monday. One of the biggest concerns has been Ball's ankles as they've forced him to miss several games over the past couple of seasons. He already missed a little more than a month due to an ankle sprain earlier in the season, so it wouldn't be surprising if the team gave him some extra rest days to make sure that doesn't happen again. If he's unable to suit up like in their last game on Saturday, Ish Smith could move into the starting lineup again. Nick Smith Jr. could also see some playing time, but he would be a bigger risk as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 2219:06LaMelo Ball Active For Monday's Game
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ball is back after sitting out of Saturday's game due to right ankle soreness. The expectation is that Ball is going to have his normal role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should feel safe plugging Ball back into their lineups during Monday's contest.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 2207:31LaMelo Ball Questionable For Monday's Action
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota. He sat out the second leg of a back-t0-back last time out and could now miss further action. Cody Martin rejoined the starting unit without Ball on Saturday and had a good game defensively but continued to struggle in the attack. Scoring won't be easy for Charlotte on Monday either, even with Ball in action, as Minnesota is ranked first in defensive efficiency.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Jan 2016:47LaMelo Ball Questionable On Saturday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the visiting 76ers. The Hornets were in action on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, with Ball logging 32 minutes and finishing with 28 points. But the 22-year-old is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, the same one he injured at the end of November. Nonetheless, if Ball isn't on the floor for this one, Terry Rozier will presumably absorb most of the ball-handling responsibilities, increasing his usage rate. At the same time, Rozier, along with Miles Bridges, should also get most of the scoring opportunities if Ball isn't in the lineup, with Brandon Miller battling for leftover scraps.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 918:44No Return for LaMelo Ball Wednesday
The Charlotte Hornets have ruled out guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) for Wednesday's contest versus the Sacramento Kings. After fully practicing on Sunday, Ball is inching closer to a return from a sprained right ankle that he suffered on Nov. 28. The Hornets will hit the road for a three-game trip starting on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs, which marks Ball's next shot to suit up. The 22-year-old star playmaker is notching 24.7 points, 8.2 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, and 1.4 steals per game. A direct beneficiary of Ball's absence has not presented itself, with head coach Steve Clifford shuffling various names in and out of his starting five while also missing Frank Ntilikina (tibia). Besides Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller have received more offensive responsibilities.
Source: Charlotte Hornets Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
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