Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two procedures
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Credit: AP/Chris Carlson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball won't play again this season and will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle as well as a minor procedure on his right wrist.
The team said Friday that Ball is expected to return to full basketball activity within four to six weeks and is expected to make a full recovery.
Ball was a third-round pick in 2020 and averaged a career-high 25.2 points, 7.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds in his fifth season.
He is the franchise’s all-time leader in triple-doubles (10) and ranks fifth in franchise history in both 3-pointers (705) and assists (1,710).
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