The Charlotte Hornets announced that star point guard LaMelo Ball has suffered a right ankle fracture during the team's win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
, and with only 19 games left to play, the 10th seed for a spot in the play-in tournament seems out of reach.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.Now, Ball’s fracture likely ends his 2023 season. Ball is in his third season with the Hornets, and though he didn’t secure his second consecutive All-Star Game invite, he’s setting new career-highs in points and assists this year. LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the game on Feb. 27, 2023 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
With Ball missing future games to recover, Charlotte may elevate Dennis Smith Jr. to the starting linup. Terry Rozier could also move to point guard, with Kelly Oubre Jr. playing the two-guard in the starting five as well.
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