Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

The number one sports app for the true underdog sports fan!

⭐ Breaking news alerts and updates!
⭐ Eye-catching highlights!
⭐ Instant fan reactions from across the world!
Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store
7:30
📶 🔋
NBA • Live
Lakers 108 - Warriors 112
Scroll down to see full content
↓
  • Fan Reactions

Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball sprains left ankle vs. Houston Rockets

Published

LaMelo gets hurt against the Rockets
Jan 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) holds his arm after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball should be happy after notching a win against the Houston Rockets last night. Instead, they are dealing with a recurring problem this season involving their star point guard.

Related: Lonzo Ball slam dunks in new video

LaMelo Ball sprains left ankle

The Ball family recently got some good news when Lonzo Ball was recorded in a video dunking a basketball after his surgery. Now, while happy about Lonzo’s recovery, they have to deal with yet another injury in the family.

TOP NEWS

New report says Kevin Durant’s alleged burner accounts caused uncertainty

Houston Rockets 3 days ago

LaMelo Ball ordered to turn over drug prescriptions in ongoing lawsuit

Charlotte Hornets 4 days ago

Rockets extend series with critical Game 5 win over Lakers

Houston Rockets 6 days ago

The Hornets defeated the Rockets last night by a score of 122-117. The problem is that LaMelo Ball left the game early after spraining his left ankle.

As of now, there’s no timetable for his return, but another ankle injury to LaMelo is not a good thing. Will LaMelo’s injury keep him out long? We’ll know the answer soon enough.

About the Author Published Jan 19, 2023

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

You May Also Like

Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball ordered to turn over drug prescriptions in ongoing lawsuit

A judge has now ordered Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball to turn over his text messages and prescription drug records as part of an...

4 days ago

Charlotte Hornets

Orlando Magic claim 8th seed with play-in blowout over Charlotte Hornets

The Orlando Magic hosted the Charlotte Hornets in a win-or-go-home play-in matchup on Friday and it got ugly quickly. The Magic dominated practically every...

April 17, 2026

Bam Adebayo

LaMelo Ball hit with $60,000 in fines after incident with Bam Adebayo

Following an NBA investigation, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been hit with two fines totaling $60,000 for “making unnecessary and reckless contact” with...

April 15, 2026

Bam Adebayo

NBA now reviewing LaMelo Ball’s role in Bam Adebayo’s injury

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo left in the early portion of Tuesday’s play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets with a lower back injury and...

April 15, 2026