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Hornets' Ball re-injures ankle after stepping on fan's foot

LaMelo Ball’s first home game of the season didn’t go anywhere near as well as the All-Star point guard hoped

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte plays Indiana on home slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Indiana after losing four home games in a row

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte faces Orlando on 8-game slide

Charlotte enters the matchup against Orlando after losing eight games in a row

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets' Ball is back in action, scores 15 in season debut

LaMelo Ball is finally back with the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets' Martin out 4 weeks after knee surgery

Charlotte Hornets swingman Cody Martin will miss at least four weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets swingman Cody Martin had surgery. What it means for him, and the Charlotte team Martin had missed the past 12 games with left quad soreness after battling a left knee issue during preseason. Here’s what the MRI revealed,...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gets surgery, out six weeks Martin underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Friday and will miss approximately six weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martin hasn't played since the Hornets' Oct. 19 season opener due to an injury that was previously classified as a quadriceps issue. With Martin having made little progress in his recovery over the past three-plus weeks, he opted for surgery and is now expected to be sidelined until at least late December. While Martin is sidelined, Dennis Smith (ankle) and James Bouknight could both maintain rotation spots even once the Hornets get LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (shoulder) back from injuries.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami hosts Charlotte following overtime win against Charlotte

Miami hosts the Charlotte Hornets following the Miami Heat's 117-112 overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Hornets 117-112 in OT

Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, and the Miami Heat wasted a 15-point lead before rallying to beat Charlotte 117-112 in overtime, sending the Hornets to a seventh consecutive loss

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Charlotte looks to break its four-game road slide with a victory over Miami

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Thursday Martin (quad) won't play in Thursday's game against Miami, Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets reports.

Impact Martin will need at least one more game to recover from his quadriceps injury. His next chance to take the floor looms Saturday versus the Heat.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lillard scores 26, Blazers hand Hornets 6th straight loss

Damian Lillard overcame a slow start to finish with 26 points on six 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Charlotte 105-95 to hand the Hornets their sixth straight loss

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Martin (quad) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Martin was initially deemed doubtful for the contest, so his official absence doesn't come as a surprise. His next chance to suit up arrives Thursday in the first of a two-game set in Miami.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Martin (quadriceps) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Portland.

Impact The fourth-year forward will likely miss an 11th straight game due to a quadriceps injury. Martin hasn't played since the season opener, but the Hornets continue to list him as doubtful on their initial injury reports.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Portland, seeks to halt 5-game skid

Charlotte looks to break its five-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets take on Portland

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuzma, Wizards hand Hornets fifth straight loss, 108-100

Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points and the Washington Wizards handed the slumping Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss, 108-100

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday Martin (quadriceps) is out for Monday's contest against the Wizards

Impact Martin will officially miss his 10th straight game due to a quad injury. The guard's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets take on the Wizards on 4-game slide

Charlotte aims to stop its four-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets take on Washington

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play Monday Martin (quadriceps) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Martin hasn't played since the regular-season opener against the Spurs on Oct. 19 and will likely be forced to miss a 10th consecutive game. Assuming he's sidelined, his next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Martin (quadriceps) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Nets, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Martin hasn't played since the opener, and the Hornets continue to take his status on a game-to-game basis. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Wizards.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Charlotte aims to break its three-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets take on Brooklyn

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Friday Martin (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Hornets coach Steve Clifford said he hopes to have Martin back in the next couple of days, along with Terry Rozier (ankle) and LaMelo Ball (ankle). Clifford also added that Martin can handle a "bit of contact" and participated in shootaround. His next opportunity to play will be Saturday versus the Nets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Martin (quad) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Martin is still dealing with quad soreness and will likely remain sidelined for an eighth consecutive game. With Gordon Hayward (shoulder) already ruled out for the contest, Jalen McDaniels should see an increased workload until one or more of the injured Hornets can get healthy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Memphis, looks to end road skid

Charlotte will try to end its three-game road losing streak when the Hornets play Memphis

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Martin (quad) won't play in Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls.

Impact Martin joins Terry Rozier as being downgraded from doubtful to out for Wednesday's game. Martin played one minute in the season opener before injuring his quad and is yet to return. The fourth-year guard has been repeatedly listed as doubtful before being ruled out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE