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Breaking: LaMelo Ball Ruled Out For Tonight’s Game vs. Pelicans

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October 21, 2022

Apr 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) lands on the floor after a foul during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 7 PM EST. This is not much of a surprise but LaMelo Ball has been ruled out for tonight’s game.

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LaMelo Ball Ruled Out

LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle on October 10, in a preseason game against the Washington Wizards. It was a grade 2 sprain and LaMelo has been reported to likely be out for the first few weeks of the season.

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The news of LaMelo being ruled out for tonight’s game against the Pelicans may not come as a surprise, but it’s official now that Charlotte’s young star will miss the Hornets’ second game.

The Hornets’ chances without LaMelo are not good. They struggle to find wins even when their star guard is on the floor.

Still, when LaMelo is available and playing healthy, the Hornets are capable of winning any game they play. Plus, you want LaMelo on the floor so he can continue to develop as a player.

Also, the fans want to watch LaMelo play. He is a highlight reel any time he is out on the floor.

About the Author Published Oct 21, 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