LAMELO BALL NEWS

Reports: LaMelo Ball, Hornets sued by North Carolina mother A North Carolina woman has filed a lawsuit against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and the team, contending Ball struck her then-11-year...

MAY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hornets star LaMelo Ball sued for allegedly running over young fan's foot with car The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball are being sued by a North Carolina mother who says Ball struck her 11-year-old son with his vehicle.

MAY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Healthy LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to surprise the East, snap 7-year playoff drought The Hornets believe they can snap a seven-year playoff drought this season

MAY 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

NBA Rookies of the Year (u-unanimous)2024 — Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio 2023 — Paolo Banchero, Orlando 2022 — Scottie Barnes, Toronto 2021 — LaMelo Ball, Charlot...

MAY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

LaMelo Ball Shows Off New Ink, Covering His Entire Back The Hornets' star guard recently got a ton of tattoo work done.

MAY 2 • SI.COM

LaMelo Ball Launches PUMA Lifestyle Shoe PUMA Hoops and basketball superstar LaMelo Ball are unveiling their first-ever co-designed lifestyle shoe - LaFrancé. Created through intima...

APRIL 26 • SI.COM

LaMelo Ball considering ankle braces after injury-filled seasons | NBA.com The No. 3 overall pick in 2020 has been limited to just 58 games over the past two seasons.

APRIL 15 • NBA.COM

LaMelo Ball again considering ankle braces after injuries limited him to 58 games over two seasons

LaMelo Ball is once again contemplating wearing ankle braces in hopes of staying on the court

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to be ready for camp Hornets coach Steve Clifford said he expects Ball (ankle) to be ready in time for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact This will be a relief to hear for Charlotte fans, as Ball's ankle robbed him of the majority of his 2023-24 season. He made just 22 appearances, averaging 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 32.3 minutes. Ball told reporters that his ankle is feeling better and that he's looking forward to having the full offseason to prepare for 2024-25.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Smith to own a team, help develop young NBL players aiming to reach the NBA draft

Kenny Smith will own an expansion team in Australia’s National Basketball League and will help recruit and develop players for the league that has sent LaMelo Ball and others to th...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVar Ball blames Lonzo, LaMelo Ball's injuries on 'raggedy shoes' and 'roody-poo workouts' in the NBA CHICAGO - Lonzo Ball’s future is as uncertain as ever for the Chicago Bulls. But in an interview with CBS Sports this week, his father LaVar...

APRIL 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LaVar Ball blames Puma's 'raggedy' shoes, NBA training staffs for injuries to sons Lonzo, LaMelo Ball | Sporting News Canada It's been a while since we've heard from LaVar Ball, and his comeback quote did not disappoint.

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for rest of season with ankle injury

LaMelo Ball has not played since Jan. 27 and has repeatedly dealt with ankle issues since coming into the NBA in 2021.

MARCH 28

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) to miss rest of season Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he continues to rehab his right ankle injury...

MARCH 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shut down for season The Hornets announced Thursday that Ball (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season.

Impact Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to an injury the Hornets initially labeled as right ankle soreness before eventually updating his diagnosis as right ankle tendinopathy. Though head coach Steve Clifford suggested earlier this month that Ball was doing more work on the court, the Hornets weren't willing to put a timeline on his return to the court. Ultimately, Ball didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the right ankle injury to make it back for the final two-plus weeks of the season and will be shut down for the remainder of the campaign as he turns his focus to further rehab. Ball has now played just 58 games over the past two seasons due to injuries, but he was productive during his time on the court when healthy in 2023-24, as he averaged 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 32.3 minutes per game over his 22 appearances. Provided he doesn't require any offseason procedures on his right ankle, Ball should be fully healed ahead of training camp in the fall.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Ball (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Ball will miss his 29th straight game Wednesday while dealing with a left ankle injury. There is no indication that the 22-year-old guard is close to returning to action.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Monday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Ball hasn't suited up since late January due to his ankle issue and doesn't yet have a timetable to return. It's unclear whether he'll be back on the court before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready for game action Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Ball continues to miss time due to right ankle tendinitis, and it's unclear if he'll suit up again this season despite positive reports about his participation in practice at the beginning of March. Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann should continue to lead Charlotte's backcourt in Ball's absence.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Ball has not played since Jan. 26 due to right ankle tendinitis. There were positive updates about his participation in practice at the beginning of March, but it's unclear if the Hornets, who are out of the playoff picture, will rush him back before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Ball (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Ball's absence streak will extend to 25 games Saturday due to a right ankle injury. It is unclear when the star point guard will return to action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Ball (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Suns, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball is set to miss his 24th straight game Friday due to a right ankle injury. With Ball having no return timetable, Tre Mann and Vasilije Micic will likely continue to start in Charlotte's backcourt.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Improving, but lacks timeline Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Monday in an interview with "The Wes & Walker Show" of 102.5 The Block Charlotte that Ball (ankle) is "doing more and more" work on the court...

Impact While Clifford's comments offer encouragement that Ball hasn't been shut down from activity as he recovers from right ankle tendinopathy, the lack of clarity regarding when the star point guard might resume playing in games has made it increasingly difficult for managers in redraft leagues to continue holding him. Considering that the Hornets are well out of playoff contention, the team is likely to continue exercising extreme caution with Ball, who may be subject to a minute restriction if and when he eventually makes his return to the lineup. Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to the injury.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without return timetable Coach Steve Clifford said Thursday that Ball (ankle) hasn't progressed any further in his recovery and doesn't feel healthy enough to play href="https://x.com/british_buzz/status/1...

Impact Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to a right ankle injury. While the 22-year-old guard began to participate in on-court work over the All-Star break, there is no indication that he is bound for an immediate return. Until the Hornets release a firm timetable for Ball to retake the court, Tre Mann will likely continue to start at point guard.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Thursday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported during the All-Star break that Ball was doing on-court work and increasing his workload daily, but the point guard is slated to miss a 16th straight game Thursday. Tre Mann should continue to start at point guard in Ball's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Despite returning to practice last week, Ball will miss a 15th straight game. The Hornets aren't a contender this season, so they'll presumably take a cautious approach with their star point guard. Ball's next chance to suit up will come Thursday in a rematch against the Bucks in Charlotte, while Tre Mann should continue to start at point guard in Ball's absence.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE