{"id":237057,"date":"2022-10-12T10:46:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=237057"},"modified":"2022-10-12T11:41:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T16:41:59","slug":"charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-ankle-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-ankle-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball to Miss Season Opener with Ankle Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Basketball fans in Buzz City are bummed out that they’ll have to start the season without one of the most exciting guards in the NBA. LaMelo Ball, starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets and the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year, suffered a left ankle injury and will miss the remainder of the preseason, along with the regular-season opener.<\/p>\n

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LaMelo Ball, point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, is seen here grimacing in pain after an ankle injury against the Washington Wizards. Ball could miss a couple of weeks of action with the sprained ankle (Image: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ankle injury occurred during a preseason game on Monday night when Washington Wizards’ power forward Anthony Gill accidentally stepped on Ball’s left ankle.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Ball underwent an MRI which confirmed<\/a> a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. Ball’s return to the Hornets is unknown and depends on how fast he responds to treatments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ball\u2019s older brother, Lonzo Ball<\/a>, also begins the start of the NBA season nursing an injury. Lonzo Ball, the starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls, will miss the start of the regular season after recovering from knee surgery.<\/p>\n

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INJURY UPDATE: The results of @hornets<\/a> guard LaMelo Ball\u2019s MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis of a L ankle sprain. His return to full basketball activities will be determined by his response to rehab and treatment and further updates on his status will be provided as appropriate https:\/\/t.co\/c70iE0k8X7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) October 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n