Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Ball, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists this season, suffered the injury on Monday.

The Charlotte Hornets want out of the civil lawsuit alleging star player LaMelo Ball ran over and broke a boy’s foot after a game at the Spectrum Center in October 2023.