Hornets star LaMelo Ball injures ankle after teammate P.J. Washington lands on him vs. Rockets
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was helped off the court and into the locker room after his left ankle was stepped on by a teammate during their game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Washington — who also tried to contest Smith’s shot — came down himself and stepped awkwardly on Ball’s ankle. LaMelo Ball was helped to the locker room after apparently injuring his ankle on this play. pic.twitter.com/PCuzlOVpQy — Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) January 19, 2023That sent both Ball and Washington falling to the court. Ball was then helped to the locker room without putting much weight at all on his ankle.
wftv.comLaMelo Ball returns to Hornets lineup after a month out with re-injured ankle
LaMelo Ball will take the court against the Detroit Pistons after a month-long ankle injury, the Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday. Ball missed 13 games after sustaining a Grade 2 sprain during a preseason game on Oct. 10 when he stepped on the foot of Wizards forward Anthony Gill on a drive and rolled his left ankle. Ball, the 2021 NBA rookie of the year, is coming off his first All-Star appearance last season. The 21-year-old is averaging 19.3 points on 41.5% field goal percentage and seven assists in his three appearances this year. The Hornets (7-20) are currently two games ahead of the Pistons with the second worst record in the Eastern conference.
wftv.comHornets' Ball re-injures ankle after stepping on fan's foot
Ball was trying to save a ball from going out of bounds when he stepped on a seated fan’s foot near the Hornets bench as he tried to brace himself from going into the crowd. It’s the same ankle that caused Ball to miss a portion of the preseason and the first 13 games of the regular season. This was Ball's third game back since his initial ankle injury in the preseason, but his first at home. Earlier in the day, the Hornets also announced first-round draft pick Mark Williams suffered an ankle injury while playing for the G League's Greensboro Swarm. Terry Rozier also missed seven games with an ankle injury.
wftv.comLaMelo Ball exits game after rolling previously injured ankle on fan's foot
The Charlotte Hornets are once again holding their breath on LaMelo Ball. The star point guard exited Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers after rolling his ankle on the foot of a courtside fan late in the fourth quarter. Ball did not return to the game, a 125-113 loss for the Hornets. Ball, who finished the game with 26 points, six assists and four turnovers, was in clear pain as soon as his foot landed:LaMelo Ball just rolled his left ankle stepping on the foot of a fan sitting courtside. Ball sustained the injury during preseason and ended up missing the Hornets' first 13 games.
wftv.comHornets LaMelo Ball upgraded to questionable, could make season debut vs. Heat
The team announced on Saturday that injured point guard LaMelo Ball has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday night's game against the Miami Heat, which means it's possible he could make his long-awaited season debut. LaMelo Ball apparently went down with a left ankle injury vs. the Wizards. Without Ball, they're 3-10. The season is long, so there's a lot of time for the Hornets to catch up, but to do that they need Ball back and healthy. Losing Ball for the start of the season has not helped the Hornets erase the end of the previous season, or chase away the playoff ghosts that have been haunting them.
wftv.comFantasy Basketball: 5 stash candidates who could pay off later
By Mike Barner, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsWe've seen star players miss plenty of games because of injuries this fantasy season, including James Harden (foot), LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Kawhi Leonard (knee). In that case, it can make sense to fill out your bench by stashing players now who could be one injury away from being significant fantasy contributors. Despite only playing 16 minutes per game this season, he’s provided averages of 8.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals. If he were to miss any significant stretch of games again, Jones would vault to another level in fantasy. Adding Fultz now could pay off for fantasy managers who need a boost in assists.
wftv.comHornets G LaMelo Ball will reportedly miss start of regular season with Grade 2 ankle sprain
LaMelo Ball left a preseason game on Monday with an ankle injury and is expected to miss the start of the regular season with a Grade 2 sprain, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports. He stepped on the foot of Wizards forward Anthony Gill on a drive and rolled his left ankle. LaMelo Ball apparently went down with a left ankle injury vs. the Wizards. LaMelo heading to the locker room after rolling his left ankle after coming down on a Wizards player. Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis also left the game with an ankle sprain.
wftv.comBall's ankle sprain confirmed, status for opener unclear
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after an MRI on All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball confirmed the initial diagnosis of a sprained left ankle and revealed no significant long-term injury. Ball left Monday night’s game after Washington’s Anthony Gill stepped on his foot while he was driving toward the basket. Clifford said Terry Rozier would start at point guard if Ball is out for the season opener. "Terry was the starting point guard on a team (the Boston Celtics in 2017-18) that went to the Eastern Conference finals," Clifford said. “We talked about whatever the plan is, you have to be on the rehab,” Clifford said.
wftv.comHornets awaiting MRI on LaMelo Ball's injured left ankle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets say All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball will have an MRI on Tuesday on his injured left ankle. Ball left Monday night’s game with what the team called a left ankle sprain after his foot was stepped on by Washington’s Anthony Gill as he was driving toward the basket. Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said after practice that Ball and injured center Mason Plumlee (foot) will not travel with the team to Philadelphia for Wednesday night’s preseason finale. Clifford said Terry Rozier would start at point guard if Ball is out for the season opener. "Terry was the starting point guard on a team (the Boston Celtics in 2017-18) that went to the Eastern Conference finals," Clifford said.
wftv.comLaMelo Ball leaves Hornets game with ankle injury; coach Steve Clifford has 'fingers crossed'
LaMelo Ball left a preseason game on Monday with an ankle injury, leaving the Charlotte Hornets unclear about his status with the start of the regular season looming. He stepped on the foot of Wizards forward Anthony on a drive and rolled his left ankle. LaMelo Ball apparently went down with a left ankle injury vs. the Wizards. LaMelo heading to the locker room after rolling his left ankle after coming down on a Wizards player. Ball wasn't the only star to injure his ankle in the game.
wftv.comHornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Monday when his foot was stepped on while he was driving to the basket. The Hornets announced that Ball will not return to the game. Ball was driving the left side of the lane when Washington's Anthony Gill inadvertently stepped on Ball’s foot, causing the third-year pro's ankle to twist awkwardly. Ball is considered the centerpiece of the Hornets’ offense, averaging 20.1 points, 7.6 assists and 6.7 rebounds per game last season. Ball had nine points and six rebounds before leaving the game.
wftv.comHornets All-Star LaMelo Ball reportedly making long-awaited jersey switch from No. 2
Charlotte Hornets v Miami Heat MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 05: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena on April 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. So it's odd that the Charlotte Hornets All-Star wore the number on his jersey for the first two seasons of his NBA career. I don't know who this is. I don't know who No.
wftv.comHornets top Spurs, leaving Popovich win short of NBA record
Terry Rozier scored 31 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 123-117 on Saturday night, leaving Spurs coach Gregg Popovich a victory short of tying the NBA record. San Antonio has lost four straight since beating Washington on Feb. 25 to move Popovich within one of Don Nelson’s record of 1,335 regular-season victories. LaMelo Ball added 24 points for Charlotte, P.J. Washington and Montrezl Harrell each had 15 and Mason Plumlee had 13 rebounds.
news.yahoo.comAll-Star debut moment? Look to Morant, Ball for highlights
(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman)The NBA All-Star Game seems to be tailor-made for Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball. “He does All-Star Game type moves in (regular season) games, so I can’t imagine what he’s going to bring out for All-Stars. For Ball, and others, playing in the All-Star game is the realization of a childhood dream. Morant was able to be with his family when he was selected to his first All-Star Game. Bridges has some advice for Morant and other All-Stars playing with his Hornets teammate on Sunday.
wftv.comBridges, Hornets hold off short-handed Lakers, 117-114
Lakers Hornets Basketball Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) passes the ball while guarded by Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman)CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Miles Bridges had 26 points, Ish Smith provided a huge boost off the bench with 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets held off the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 on Friday night. Russell Westbrook scored 35 points for the Lakers, but missed a potential winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left. The Hornets were coming off a game Wednesday night where they scored a franchise-record 158 points against Indiana. Hornets: Host Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
wftv.comBooker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99
Suns Hornets Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Smith dunks over Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) (Chris Carlson)CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jalen Smith tied a career high with 19 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Phoenix Suns hammered the Charlotte Hornets 133-99 on Sunday night. The Suns made 17 shots from beyond the 3-point arc and outrebounded the Hornets 52-35. Despite missing more than 48 combined points per game from players who were out, the Suns bolted to a 73-47 halftime lead behind 20 points from Booker and 10-of-22 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. TIP INSSuns: Abdel Nader also is out because of health and safety protocols. Hornets: Miles Bridges had 10 points in his first game back from health and safety protocols.
wftv.comHornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 start
Hornets Nets Basketball Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) and forward Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in New York. LaMelo Ball had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Hornets, but it was their backups who led them in a dominant final quarter. It was a disappointing home opener that featured demonstrators outside the arena supporting Nets guard Kyrie Irving and protesting New York's vaccine mandate. The Hornets won their first two largely through their offense, with a team-best 246 points in their first two games. It was the first time the Hornets were held below 30 in the period, having scored a league-best 69 points in the third quarter through two games.
wftv.comHornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors Wednesday despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist. The 6-foot-7 Ball was selected third overall in 2020 after playing professional ball in Lithuania and Australia. “A 19-year-old rookie does not look like this,” Hornets coach James Borrego said after the game. He went on to claim the NBA Rookie of the Month honors three times before injuring his wrist on March 20. “I think Melo has adjusted to the NBA game better than any of us ever thought this early in his career,” Jordan told The Associated Press in March via email in March.
wftv.comLaMelo Ball returns, helps Hornets beat Pistons 107-94
Pistons Hornets Basketball Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, drives against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) (Nell Redmond)CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned from a 21-game absence with 11 points, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 107-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. A leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, Ball had surgery to repair a broken wrist sustained on March 20. Malik Monk, who returned after a 15-game absence (ankle), joined Ball with 11 points. Pistons: Detroit started three rookies — Bey, Hayes, and Isaiah Stewart.
wftv.comAP Source: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of season
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his right wrist during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Ball is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a broken right wrist, according to a person familiar with the situation. He appeared to be hurt after a fall in the Hornets' 125-98 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a broken right wrist, according to a person familiar with the situation. Ball appeared to be hurt after a fall in the Hornets’ 125-98 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to Hornets
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – Do-everything Draymond Green vowed to make up for losing his cool and costing Golden State a win at Charlotte last weekend. Terry Rozier made an off-balance jumper from the left corner as time expired for a 102-100 win by the Hornets. The Warriors have won three straight after having consecutive victories seven different times previously without winning a third in a row. It's the first matchup between the opponents this season and Charlotte has won three straight over the Kings.
Jazz set records for 3s in 132-110 rout of Hornets
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz enjoyed another record-breaking performance from long range Monday night in a 132-110 victory against the Hornets. The Jazz set their previous mark for 3s with 26 in the first meeting between the teams on Feb. 5. Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball each scored 21 points to lead the Hornets. Jazz: Utah became the fastest team in NBA history to make 500 3-pointers in a season, reaching the milestone in just 31 games.
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets
“He crossed the line, that's the main thing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said about Green, who has a history of in-game outbursts. Green did not participate in the Warriors' videoconference call after the game. Kerr said Green was apologetic after the game, but he will speak to him in private more about the incident. Washington finished with 15 points to help the Hornets overcame a season-high 25 turnovers to beat the Warriors without Stephen Curry. For the Warriors, it was their second tough loss in two nights after falling the Orlando Magic 124-120.
Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, left, looks to pass against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Hayward took the road less traveled this offseason when he opted out of his contract with the high-profile Celtics and chose to come to Charlotte to take on a more prominent role and the opportunity to help build a young Hornets team into a playoff contender. When the Hornets need a basket in the fourth quarter, they often defer to Hayward. “It seems like yesterday that I was these guys — I was the young guy,” Hayward said with a laugh. Hayward said his sole focus is on helping the Hornets end a four-year playoff drought.
Rookie PG Anthony scores career-best 21 , Magic beat Hornets
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Magic rookie point guard Cole Anthony is getting more comfortable the more he plays in the NBA. Anthony’s comfort level showed Monday night when he posted a career-best scoring performance and outplayed fellow rookie guard LaMelo Ball. Anthony scored a career-best 21 points and got plenty of help from center Nikola Vucevic’s 13th double-double of the season as the Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-108 to snap a two-game slide. Devonte Graham had 21 for Charlotte, which lost to the Magic for the fifth time in six meetings. “We had good momentum going into halftime and for whatever reason we came out flat in the third quarter,” Charlotte coach James Borrego said.
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LaMelo Ball isn't wasting any time making an impact in the NBA. “I live my life and I know what I’m capable of, so stuff like doesn’t move me like that," Ball said. “I know that's supposed to happen.”Ball replaced Markelle Fultz as the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double by 177 days. He became only the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a triple-double and the first Hornets player to do it coming off the bench.
Ball brothers Lonzo, LaMelo set to square off in NBA matchup
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (42) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LaMelo Ball grew up playing 3-on-3 games against his older brother Lonzo on a concrete court in the backyard of their parents’ home in Chino Hills, California. It was something you had to witness for real.”That is where the Ball brothers learned to compete — and first dreamed of playing in the NBA. But the battle of the Ball brothers is one of the most high-profile sibling matchups ever. While they took different paths — Lonzo went to play at UCLA while LaMelo went overseas to play professionally — Lonzo was the No.
The wait is over: Delayed NBA draft finally comes Wednesday
1 overall pick in the NBA draft on Nov. 18, 2020. After multiple delays, the NBA draft finally arrives Wednesday. The draft is usually held in June in New York, where Adam Silver announces the first-round picks. It's not the draft night they wanted, but the excitement of becoming a pro player won't diminish. But at the same time, this extra time, it’s only helping me,” said forward Obi Toppin, the national college player of the year from Dayton.