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| Regular Season | 32.1 | 25.2 | 40.1 | 5.0 | 7.3 |
Top LaMelo Ball News
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Double-doubles in loss to Miami
Ball finished Sunday's 122-105 loss to the Heat with 18 points (6-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 34 minutes.
Ball didn't play against the Thunder on Friday but returned to action Sunday and notched another double-double, his third across his last six appearances. The star floor general remains one of the Hornets' most reliable fantasy options, but his upside can be somewhat limited due to the resting patterns the Hornets might employ in the final weeks of the regular season. Ball is averaging 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Removed from injury report
Ball (rest) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Heat.
Ball will get back on the floor for the Hornets on Sunday after resting during Friday's loss to the Thunder. The star guard has struggled in the shooting department this season but is otherwise having a career year, averaging a career-high 25.4 points per game to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Friday
Ball (rest) will not play Friday against the Thunder.
Ball recorded 25 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and eight assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York, and now he'll sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set for injury management as per usual. The Hornets will be very shorthanded Friday, meaning guys like Nick Smith, Josh Green, DaQuan Jeffries and Wendell Moore could see healthy workloads.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Comes close to double-double
Ball produced 25 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and eight assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over New York.
Ball didn't have his best performance in this win, but the electric point guard finished just two assists away from a double-double while putting up solid numbers in the rebounding category. Ball, who returned from a one-game absence, has reached the 25-point mark in three of his last four regular-season appearances. He should remain a key contributor on offense for the Hornets as long as he remains on the hardwood -- Ball hasn't been playing both halves of back-to-back sets in March.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Available vs. New York
Ball (wrist) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hawks with a wrist injury, Ball will return to the floor for Charlotte on Thursday. The 23-year-old rising star is averaging a career-high 25.4 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 40.2 percent from the floor and 33.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Likely to return Thursday
Ball (wrist) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against New York.
Ball was unable to play in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks due to right wrist soreness, but he's on track to return Thursday. He has shot 35.7 percent from the field in March (including 34.9 percent from three on 10.8 3PA/G) and has averaged 21.1 points, 7.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds over 31.4 minutes per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play against Atlanta
Ball (wrist) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks.
Ball has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to right wrist soreness. Damion Baugh, Nick Smith, Wendell Moore, and Marcus Garrett could all see increased playing time in his absence. Ball's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Downgraded to questionable
Ball (wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Ball has appeared in eight of Charlotte's last nine games, with his only absence coming during the second night of a back-to-back set. He was initially listed as probable for Tuesday, so his downgrade to questionable is concerning. If Ball is sidelined, Nick Smith, Marcus Garrett (back) and Seth Curry would be candidates for increased roles.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Expected to face Atlanta on Tuesday
Ball (wrist) is probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Ball has dealt with several injuries throughout the 2024-25 campaign, which has led to the Hornets managing his playing time. However, the star point guard is expected to suit up for his fifth consecutive contest Tuesday, despite dealing with right wrist soreness. Over his last four outings, Ball has averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 assists, 3.5 three-pointers, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Hands out season-high 15 assists
Ball posted 27 points (9-13 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 145-134 victory over the Spurs.
Ball handed out a season-high 15 assists Friday, tallying his 11th double-double of the year. The star floor general should remain a high-end fantasy producer in all formats when available, although the rebuilding Hornets figure to monitor his workload in the final month of the season. Over his last 10 games, Ball has averaged 19.8 points, 7.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 30.5 minutes.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Poor shooting display Monday
Ball amassed 15 points (5-21 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 105-102 win over the Heat.
Ball returned from a one-game absence after sitting out the win over the Nets on Saturday, the second leg of a back-to-back set. While he posted a solid line in this win, he wasn't efficient with his shot. That has been a persistent issue throughout Ball's career, and while it gets overlooked due to how much value he brings to the table in other areas, it's becoming a very complicated trend of late. In five outings since the beginning of March, Ball is averaging 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, but he's also shooting 34.3 percent from the floor and 11.2 percent from three-point range.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Not listed on injury report
Ball (ankle) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
After resting Saturday during the second half of a back-to-back, Ball will return to action Monday. Over his last four appearances, Ball has averaged 21.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Saturday
Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Ball has been in and out of the lineup all season due to injuries, which has led to the team managing his playing time in back-to-back situations. With the star guard out Saturday, the Hornets will likely turn to a combination of Damion Baugh, Nick Smith, Seth Curry, KJ Simpson and Malachi Flynn to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Will play Friday
Ball has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Ball recorded a double-double for the Hornets the last time he was on the floor, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. The rising star is averaging a career-high 26.2 points this season, with 5.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game for Charlotte.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Likely to play Friday
Ball (illness) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Ball popped up on the injury report Thursday as he is battling an illness. However, he is trending toward playing. The one-time All-Star is coming off an impressive performance in Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Does it all in double-double
Ball contributed 28 points (11-28 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 125-101 loss to Minnesota.
Ball led the way for Charlotte in Wednesday's contest, posting team-high marks in scoring, rebounds and assists while finishing two points short of the 30-point mark in a double-double. Ball tied a season high in rebounds, a mark he has recorded on two other occasions. He has now tallied at least 28 points and 10 rebounds in three outings this year.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: All-around performance in loss
Ball contributed 25 points (8-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 119-101 loss to Golden State.
Ball did a little bit of everything in Monday's contest, leading all Hornets in assists while finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds in a well-rounded showcase. Ball hauled in nine or more boards for the fifth time, and he has recorded at least 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on four occasions.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Puts up 20 points in return
Ball (ankle) recorded 20 points (7-19 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes Saturday in the Hornets' 113-100 loss to the Wizards.
Back in action after missing the previous two contests due to right ankle soreness, Ball didn't face any obvious limitations in his return but wasn't particularly efficient, as he turned the ball over six times and shot 36.8 percent from the field. Given the 14-45 Hornets' place in the standings, Ball seems like a good bet to be rested for one half of back-to-back sets for the remainder of the season, and it wouldn't be surprising if he was occasionally held out for standalone games, too.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Officially good to go
Ball (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Ball will return to action Saturday after missing Charlotte's previous two contests due to right ankle soreness. Ball is averaging 17.7 points, 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Questionable for Saturday
Ball (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Ball has missed the last two games for the Hornets due to soreness in his right ankle. The rising star could be trending in the right direction to get back on the floor Saturday. However, Nick Smith and Damion Baugh may get a boost in minutes if the one-time All-Star cannot play against Washington.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chino Hills, CA |
| Age: 23 |
| Experience: 4 |