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Charlotte Hornets

Breaking: LaMelo Ball ruled out for Saturday’s matchup vs. the Miami Heat

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LaMelo squares up a shot
Apr 7, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) warms up at the start of the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets are currently 3-10 on the season and have been playing without their star, LaMelo Ball. The Hornets are on a seven-game losing streak, and things continue to get worse as LaMeo Ball has been ruled out for Saturday’s matchup vs. the Miami Heat.

Related: Kelly Oubre is ready for LaMelo Ball to return

LaMelo will miss again

The Charlotte Hornets are a team that can’t get out of a rut. They’re currently last in the Eastern Conference with a 3-10 record. Charlotte lost to Miami 117-112 in overtime yesterday, and they’ll get their rematch tomorrow.

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LaMelo, who has missed every game this season with an ankle injury, will miss again. Hopefully, the Hornets can get a win and end their losing streak. If not, the Hornets may be out of the playoff hunt before LaMelo returns.

About the Author Published Nov 11, 2022

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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