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LaMelo Ball to Miss at Least One Week Due to Ankle Injury

29 Jan 2025, 9:30 PM ET — 1 min read

The Charlotte Hornets announced that star guard LaMelo Ball will be sidelined for at least one week due to a left ankle sprain. Ball sustained the injury during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, where he fell after backpedaling down the court and stepped on an opponent's foot. Following the incident, he walked to the locker room under his own power, albeit with a slight limp.

Ball will be re-evaluated in one week's time to assess the status of the injury. This follows a notable performance streak, as he was averaging a career-best 28.9 points per game this season. Despite his impressive statistics and leadership among Eastern Conference guards in voting, Ball was not selected as an All-Star starter.

Since being drafted by the Hornets in 2020, Ball has had a recurring history of ankle injuries, missing a total of 158 games during his NBA career due to various injuries. To mitigate these issues, he has been wearing ankle braces this season. In the absence of Ball, the Hornets will need to adjust their game strategy.

Injury Details: LaMelo Ball sustained a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Season Performance: Averaging 28.9 points per game, with significant contributions on the court this season.
Injury History: Missed 158 games throughout his career due to injuries since joining the NBA.

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