Impact Though the Hornets made Ball available Monday after he was listed as questionable leading up to the game with the Knicks due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, he ultimately didn't start or leave the bench in the Hornets' 97-87 win. Ball's absence from the injury report heading into Wednesday implies that he should be able to reclaim his normal spot in the starting five after the Hornets made him available only in an emergency Monday. Cody Martin should head to the bench as a result and see a sharp drop in playing time after he logged a season-high 46 minutes Monday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE