LaMelo Ball Not Expected To Be Traded Anytime Soon
According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball isn't anticipated to be traded anytime soon. The Hornets are under new ownership, and with Ball's frequent injuries over the last few seasons, his stock can't get much lower. But the 22-year-old is as good as it gets when healthy, averaging 20.0 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 184 career games. As such, he'll draw attention from managers during fantasy drafts heading into the 2024-25 campaign. However, Ball's inability to remain healthy makes him a risky fantasy option.
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The talented playmaker has been on the shelf for 29 games already and will remain out for the final couple of weeks. After playing only 36 games last season, Ball will be forced to settle with just 22 outings in 2023-24 as he continues to have awful luck with injuries. Ball notched 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.8 steals whilst in the lineup. Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann have taken over the Hornets' backcourt lately and should remain strong fantasy options for the rest of the way.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) hasn't appeared in a game since January 26 due to what the team is calling tendinopathy in his right ankle. Head coach Steve Clifford was asked about Ball's progress over the last couple of weeks and he said, "It's hard to tell." He also added that Ball has been doing the same things now that he was doing a couple of weeks back, but there are more complications that he has to get through before he's ready to return to action. Clifford didn't offer up much else other than continuing to say that he wasn't sure when Ball would return. With the NBA season quickly getting into the final stages before playoffs, it's becoming more and more likely that we aren't going to see Ball for the rest of this season. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for any more updates out of the Hornets camp.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is officially listed as out ahead of the team's game Thursday against the Bucks. The 22-year-old will miss his 16th-straight game due to the ankle ailment, despite having returned to practice a week ago. Given the trajectory of Charlotte's season, the organization is likely prioritizing his long-term health. Tre Mann should continue to start in his place, and Ball's next opportunity to play will be on Sunday in Toronto. Ball maintains impressive season averages of 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. At this point, it appears there's a realistic chance Ball won't return this season, especially with Charlotte unlikely to make the postseason. Fortunately, Tre Mann has filled in admirably, averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 boards, 5.2 assists, and 1.7 steals in the six games since being acquired from OKC. With this in mind, Mann should remain in all fantasy lineups on Tuesday. At the same time, Vasilije Micic has also shown promise and is worth streaming in deep fantasy setups.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss his 13th consecutive game on Friday as the team has ruled him out again due to tendinopathy in his right ankle. The up-and-coming point guard hasn't been able to shed the ankle issues this season and consistently remain on the court. He's only appeared in 22 games so far and the Hornets look like they'll be headed to the draft lottery yet again. Ball's injury concerns will be a major issue in their rebuild process and fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on any updates throughout the season. For now, newly acquired Tre Mann should continue to play with the starting five alongside Brandon Miller and Cody Martin.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Utah. Ball has missed more than a few games this season. However, his latest ailment, right ankle Tendinopathy, has kept him off the floor for Charlotte's last 11 games. At this point, nobody can say for certain when Ball will be back in the lineup. But until that happens, Tre Mann, averaging 13.7 points, 7.3 assists, and 7.0 rebounds in three starts with the Hornets, is undoubtedly worth adding to any fantasy lineup.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Wednesday night against Atlanta. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.9 points with 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. However, he's missed his last 10 games, although he's missed far more time throughout the 2023-24 campaign. With Terry Rozier (shoulder) now in Miami, Tre Mann, who nearly had a triple-double on Monday night against Indiana, is worthy of a starting spot in all fantasy lineups. At the same time, Grant Williams, coming off a 21-point showing, has likely found his way onto fantasy rosters in the last few days. Of course, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller are still the safest options in terms of potential on the scoring end.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains out on Monday against the Pacers. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 23.9 points during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's missed 30 games already this season, which hasn't been for his fantasy potential. At any rate, nobody can say for certain when Ball will return. But until that happens, Tre Mann, who had nine points in his first game with the Hornets on Saturday, could remain in the starting lineup. At the same time, fellow OKC teammate Vasilije Micic, coming off an 18-point, nine-assist performance, will be a popular streaming option.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for an eighth consecutive game and will have played a total of 22 out of a possible 51 games so far this year. The 22-year-old has been battling ankle injuries for a couple of years now and has only played 58 combined games from last year until now. His talent and abilities still warrant keeping him on all fantasy rosters unless there aren't any IR spots. After the Hornets traded away Gordon Hayward and P.J. Washington, their going to go deep into the bench for the Friday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Brandon Miller, Ish Smith, and Bryce McGowens are the best options with Ball sidelined.
