Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has already missed five out of 11 games so far this season, but he’s shown why he was a top-three draft pick when he has played. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.3 points on 43 percent shooting (33.3 percent 3-point) with 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists over 33.3 minutes a night thus far.

The Charlotte Hornets did an admirable job treading water when LaMelo Ball was sidelined. Charlotte went 2-3 without Ball in the lineup, sporting a league average offense (15th in offensive rating) and an overall positive net rating (+1.

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball told the Timberwolves during his pre-draft interview that he held aspirations to become the President of the United States after his NBA career is over, according to a report in The Athletic.

Rookie’s career-high 32 points came in his hometown on night Charlotte’s star point guard returned after missing five games with ankle injury

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is set to return for the November 15, 2025 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His presence is crucial for the team's offensive rhythm and overall stability. Ball's return follows a brief appearance on November 14,

The Charlotte Hornets have dealt with an injury bug this season, but things are looking up with the most recent LaMelo Ball news.

At this point, Charlotte and LaMelo may be better off going their separate ways. Ball was ruled out for Monday night's home tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his fourth consecutive game missed to do an ankle impingement.