Charlotte Hornets

Breaking: LaMelo Ball ruled out vs. Washington Wizards

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November 20, 2022

Oct 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) goes down after turning his ankle while driving the lane against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets take on the Washington Wizards tonight at 6 PM EST in Washington. After missing the previous game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, LaMelo Ball is ruled out vs. the Wizards, as well.

Related: LaMelo Ball re-injures ankle in loss to Pacers

LaMelo to miss second straight game

LaMelo Ball re-injured his left ankle after stepping on a fan’s foot that sat courtside. This led to LaMelo missing Charlotte’s game vs. the Cavaliers, and reports have come out stating LaMelo will miss today’s game vs. the Wizards.

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About the Author Published Nov 20, 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