LAMELO BALL NEWS

Drops a triple-double in win Ball produced 15 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 111-102 win over the Celtics.

Impact Ball was held out of Charlotte's last contest due to an illness, but showed no signs of rust in his return to action. The dynamic point guard was dropping dimes left and right en route to his third triple-double this season. Ball is averaging 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game over his last 10 appearances and remains an elite fantasy option at point guard each night the Hornets take the court.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, seeks to end 3-game slide

Oklahoma City aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory against Charlotte

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ball's triple-double carries Hornets past Celtics, 111-102

LaMelo Ball had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from injury report Ball (illness) isn't included on the Hornets' injury report in advance of Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

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

Doesn't appear in win Ball (illness) didn't appear in Monday's win over the Knicks.

Impact Ball's status heading into Monday's matchup was murky as he dealt with a non-COVID illness. The Hornets announced just before tipoff that the 21-year-old would be available in spite of his absence from the starting five, but he didn't appear in the win. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Celtics, while Cody Martin could draw another start if Ball remains sidelined.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges scores 38, Hornets beat Knicks without Ball

Miles Bridges scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 97-87 victory over the New York Knicks

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be available Monday after all Ball (illness) will be available for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The Hornets waited until the last possible moment to announce the designation, and it looks like Ball will be available off the bench considering the team already released its starting lineup featuring Terry Rozier and Cody Martin in the backcourt. It's possible that Ball's workload could be limited, but this is nonetheless positive news for fantasy managers as the Hornets begin a four-game Week 14.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting five Ball (illness) is not listed among the Hornets' starters for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The team has not officially ruled Ball out, but it looks like it's trending in that direction as he deals with a non-COVID illness. Terry Rozier will shift down to point guard, while Cody Martin enters the lineup at the other guard spot alongside Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges and Mason Plumlee.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday's matinee Ball is listed as questionable for Monday's game at New York due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact At this point, Ball will likely be a game-time decision, as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day contest tips off in less than an hour. If Ball is ultimately ruled out, Ish Smith, Terry Rozier and Cody Martin would be the primary beneficiaries. Charlotte has already ruled Kelly Oubre (COVID-19 protocols) out of Monday's game.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York faces Charlotte, aims for 6th straight home win

New York will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Knicks face Charlotte

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA All-Star Moment of the Night: LaMelo Ball produces must-see highlight sequence vs. Magic Even though the Hornets lost the game against the Magic, LaMelo Ball provided a few

JANUARY 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wagner brothers, Magic top Hornets to end 10-game skid

Moritz Wagner scored a season-high 26 points, younger brother Franz added 19 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-109 to snap a 10-game losing streak

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando faces Charlotte, looks to break road slide

Orlando aims to stop its five-game road skid with a win against Charlotte

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets' LaMelo Ball takes the center stage As Monday made clear, LaMelo Ball now is the city’s most successful and recognizable sports star.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rozier, Ball lead Hornets to back-to-back wins vs. Bucks

LaMelo Ball hit the go-ahead basket with 15 seconds left, Terry Rozier scored 27 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks for the second time in three...

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rozier, Hornets hand Bucks 3rd loss in last 4 games, 114-106

Terry Rozier scored 28 points, Miles Bridges added 21 points and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Bucks 114-106 on Saturday night, handing the defending NBA champ...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee plays Charlotte, looks for 5th straight road win

Milwaukee aims to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory over Charlotte

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaMelo Ball gets compared to Pistol Pete, but is Hornets' star beyond compare? LaMelo Ball was two rebounds shy of a triple-double on Wednesday night against the Pistons, and that was without playing a minute of the fou...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Oubre, Hornets set franchise record for 3s, rout Pistons

Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a career-high nine of Charlotte’s franchise-record 24 3-pointers and the Hornets routed the Detroit Pistons 140-111 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cunningham, Pistons square off against the Hornets

Charlotte takes on Detroit in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

OKC's Giddey youngest in NBA history to get triple-double

Oklahoma City rookie Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Sunday night

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavs win; Thunder's Giddey youngest to post triple-double

Luka Doncic had 14 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in his return from a 10-game absence and Marquese Criss came off the bench to score a season-high 15 points, leading Dallas...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets play the Suns on 3-game win streak

Charlotte is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Phoenix

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets take charge early, hold on late to beat Pacers

Terry Rozier scored a season-high 35 points, LaMelo Ball added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 116-108

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS