NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
LAMELO BALL #1 - POINT GUARD - CHARLOTTE HORNETS
31.0 PPG •
5.1 RPG •
6.9 APG
31.0 PPG
5.1 RPG
6.9 APG
Pacers beat Hornets 125-113, LaMelo Ball re-injures ankle Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 11 assists, Myles Turner added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 125-113 o...
Exits late Wednesday with ankle injury Ball appeared to roll his left ankle during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 125-113 loss to the Pacers and was helped to the locker room shortly thereafter, Sam Perley of the Hor...
Impact Ball looked to have suffered the injury when he stepped on the foot of a fan sitting courtside. Given that Ball missed the first 13 games of the season with a sprained left ankle, the Hornets have some concern that the star point guard may have aggravated the injury Wednesday. Further testing in the coming days should provide more details regarding the extent of the injury, but at this point, it wouldn't be surprising if Ball were to miss a game or two, at the very least. Charlotte's next game will take place Friday in Cleveland.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Haliburton, Pacers beat Hornets; Ball re-injures ankle
Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 11 assists, Myles Turner added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 125-113 on Wednesday night in a game in which Hor...NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMelo Ball Drops 26 Pts & 5 Threes Full Highlights vs Pacers 🔥
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Comes close to double-double Ball had 17 points (6-19 FG, 4-15 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and nine assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 112-105 win over Orlando.
Impact Ball struggled from the field, but that was an issue that plagued the entire Hornets offense despite the fact they came away with the victory. Regardless of those shooting woes, just seeing Ball back on the court should be a welcomed sign for both Charlotte fans and fantasy managers alike, as the star point guard missed the first 13 games of the campaign due to an ankle injury. And while some rust is to be expected in his first few games back, Ball posted a strong stat line and ended just one assist shy of a double-double.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets stop 8-game slide with 112-105 win against Magic
LaMelo Ball had 17 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped an eight-game slide with a 112-105 victory over the Orlando MagicNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts solid stat line in debut Ball (ankle) finished Saturday's 132-115 loss to the Heat with 15 points (6-17 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes.
Impact Ball didn't shoot well -- particularly from beyond the arc -- in his first game of the campaign, but that didn't shake his confidence as he tied for the team lead with 17 shot attempts. The dynamic point guard was also productive as a rebounder and distributor, and he felt good enough coming off a Grade 2 left ankle sprain to log 28 minutes. Though this was by no means Ball's best performance, fantasy managers who have waited patiently for him to get healthy should be pleased to have him back in their lineups. Ball will likely increase both his efficiency and counting stats as he shakes the rust from missing Charlotte's first 13 games.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LaMelo Ball RETURNS! 15 PTS 6 AST Full Highlights vs Heat 🔥
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Miami's Big Third Quarter Spoils LaMelo Ball's Season Debut The Hornets fall to 3-11 on the season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami's Big Third Quarter Spoils LaMelo Ball's Season Debut The Hornets fall to 3-11 on the season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Miami's Big Third Quarter Spoils LaMelo Ball's Season Debut The Hornets fall to 3-11 on the season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Strus scores 31, Heat roll past sliding Hornets 132-115
Max Strus scored 31 points, making eight 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the Charlotte lineup by beating the Hornets 132-115NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMelo Ball set for season debut vs. Heat Ball was sidelined through the Hornets' first 13 games with a Grade 2 high left ankle sprain, as the team went 3-10 in his absence.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Set to make season debut Ball is active for Saturday's game versus the Heat, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Ball will make his season debut after missing the beginning of 2022-23 due to a left ankle sprain. With Dennis Smith (ankle) out, Ball should start next to Terry Rozier in the backcourt Saturday.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets' Ball is back in action, scores 15 in season debut
LaMelo Ball is finally back with the Charlotte HornetsNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to play Saturday Ball (ankle) will warm up with the intention to make his season debut Saturday against Miami, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Ball has been recovering from a Grade 2 left ankle sprain for a little more than one month and is expected to make his season debut Saturday. Considering the lengthy absence, Ball will likely be under a minutes restriction. However, no such circumstances have been announced yet. Ball's return would likely send Dennis Smith (ankle) back to the bench.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball Upgraded To Questionable Saturday Against the Miami Heat Ball could return after dealing with an ankle injury
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hornets Upgrade LaMelo Ball to Questionable vs. Heat The All-Star guard could make his season debut on the road against Miami.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
BREAKING: LaMelo Ball Could Make Season Debut Tonight in Miami Finally some good news for the Hornets.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Upgraded to questionable Ball (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Heat, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Ball looks like he could make his season debut Saturday after being sidelined for approximately one month with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. The Hornets have been quiet about his timetable to return, so the news that Ball may play Saturday comes as a relative surprising. Still, confirmation of his status will depend on how he feels closer to the game's 8 p.m. ET tipoff, and Ball will likely be facing a minutes restriction should he ultimately get the green light to play.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Saturday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Impact Ball hasn't yet played this season due to an ankle injury and will remain sidelined Saturday. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against Orlando, but he doesn't yet have a clear timetable to return.
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 HornetsNOVEMBER 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 lossNOVEMBER 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 MiamiNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Thursday Ball (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Miami, Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets reports.
Impact Coach Steve Clifford confirmed in his Wednesday postgame press conference that Ball will indeed be unable to return for at least one more contest. Although there aren't any indications as to when Ball will return to the lineup, it doesn't seem like the guard will be able to suit up for the team's next matchup Saturday against the Heat as well.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
