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CHA • Guard • #1
about 24 hours ago
Five was the number of the night for Ball, with three of the four statistical categories in which he hit that number being positive. The Hornets’ guard was responsible for five rebounds, five assists, five three-pointers...and five turnovers. By now, fantasy managers know to expect high-turnover nights from Ball, but the five on Saturday were the most in a game for him since December 31. However, Ball has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, so turnovers aren’t going to cause too much stress among fantasy managers.
CHA • Guard • #1
1 day ago
After coming off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, as it was the second game in as many nights for the Hornets, Ball is back in the starting lineup. Collin Sexton will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, with Ryan Kalkbrenner coming off the bench in his first game back from an elbow injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
With Thursday’s game being the second in as many nights for the Hornets, the training staff altered its approach to Ball’s minutes. He was brought off the bench against the Pacers, but that did not negatively affect the point guard’s production early on. Ball scored 11 points in each of the first three quarters, and the 33 points were two more than what he produced in his prior two appearances combined. If Thursday’s approach is the one that Charlotte takes with future back-to-backs, that would be good news for managers who have Ball on their fantasy rosters.
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball was upgraded from probable to available, giving the Hornets their starting point for Thursday’s contest. Ball’s minutes will be on the second night of a back-to-back after recording a 15/7/7 line in the loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Ball is averaging just 15.0 points and 5.8 assists across four games in January. Fantasy managers will hope the former third-overall pick can find his groove.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball has not missed a game since December 14th, and it seems likely he will play in both games of a back-to-back. He’s averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals over his last two weeks, which has made him a top-50 player in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA.com
CHA • Guard • #1
13 days ago
Ball has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six games. The story with the 24-year-old point guard Monday has been the same for most of the season. Ball had a good game with 26 points, seven assists and six three-points, but also had six turnovers. It’s his second game in a row with six turnovers and third time he’s had six turnovers in a game this month. Ball is averaging 3.8 turnovers per game in December. It’s been a drag on his value in nine-category leagues.
CHA • Guard • #1
16 days ago
Ball was just 4-of-12 shooting early on, finishing with 12 points in the first half. He managed to turn things around down the home stretch, reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time in five games since returning from a brief three-game absence back on December 18. The 24-year-old all-around threat is averaging 19.7 points, 5.4 assists, 8.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks over 21 games this season, delivering seventh-round value for fantasy purposes. The Hornets, who have won four of their last five games, are back in action on Monday when they face the Bucks to open a busy four-game week.
CHA • Guard • #1
19 days ago
The story hasn’t changed with Ball, who remains one of the fantasy landscape’s most dynamic offensive catalysts when healthy. Availability continues to be the lingering question, but he’s delivered steady production when on the floor, averaging 19.6 points and 8.7 assists through 20 games for roughly sixth-round fantasy value. Encouragingly, he’s appeared in four straight contests without issue after missing three games earlier this month with a bone bruise in his left ankle.
CHA • Guard • #1
20 days ago
Ball enjoyed one of his more efficient offensive performances of the season, shooting 50 percent from the field while committing three turnovers. The Hornets guard finished one assist shy of a double-double, which would have been his seventh of the season. As long as he can remain healthy, Ball can be a valuable option for managers competing in eight-cat leagues or punting turnovers.
CHA • Guard • #1
21 days ago
Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist, but the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately be cleared to play. If so, he’ll look to redeem himself after a poor showing in Saturday’s loss ot the Pistons. If Ball can’t play, Tre Mann and KJ Simpson will absorb the available minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
22 days ago
Ball struggled and was vastly outplayed by Cade Cunningham in the 112-86 loss to the Pistons. The 24-year-old point guard had just eight points on 14 attempts and had four turnovers. Ball was -27 in 23 minutes. The Hornets have three games in Week 10, starting with a matchup with the Cavaliers on Monday.
CHA • Guard • #1
24 days ago
Ball returned to the court after missing the last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. The 24-year-old point guard ended up having a great game with most of his damage coming in the first half. Ball started the game strong with 21 points, eight assists and seven three-pointers in the first half. He played 29 minutes as he wasn’t on a minutes limit Thursday. Ball and the Hornets will have Friday off before Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
CHA • Guard • #1
24 days ago
After missing Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle, Ball is officially available to play. His minutes will be restricted, so KJ Simpson won’t fall out of the rotation entirely. That said, there isn’t much to gain from holding onto Simpson if you’ve been streaming him. Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner complete the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
24 days ago
Ball’s upgraded status means he’ll likely take the court against Atlanta and return from a three-game absence. Ball should reclaim his starting spot, and there’s no reason to suspect that he’ll face a minutes restriction. KJ Simpson and Sion James will see reduced playing time with Ball’s return.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #1
25 days ago
Ball has missed Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. With Collin Sexton and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets have turned to KJ Simpson to serve as the starting point guard. Sexton and Mann won’t be available on Thursday, so Simpson should remain in the rotation if Ball plays.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
29 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Ball has missed since suffering a bone bruise in his left ankle. KJ Simpson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but Sion James has also seen more time on the ball despite coming off the bench. Both players offer limited fantasy ceilings, with Simpson being the slightly better option in the short term.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball hasn’t played since leaving Friday’s game against the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Sion James and KJ Simpson have seen additional minutes in Ball’s absence. Given his history of ankle injuries, that absence could extend beyond Friday.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball exited Friday’s win over the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Due to his previous ankle injuries, this is a concern for the point guard and the Hornets. With Tre Mann and Collin Sexton also out, more minutes will become available to Sion James and KJ Simpson. Also, don’t be surprised if Kon Knueppel spends more time on the ball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
LaMelo just can’t seem to keep his ankles healthy. He dealt with a right ankle injury in November, and now it’s the left ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least the remainder of Friday’s showdown. Hopefully it won’t keep him sidelined long, but both KJ Simpson and Sion James should be in line for more minutes with Ball unavailable. There should be an additional update on his status at some point this weekend.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has been managing a wrist injury in his non-shooting arm, but it hasn’t forced him to miss any games. He played through it on Wednesday and scored 34 points, so he should be fine for this game.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
The good news is that Ball has been dealing with a sprained left wrist, and he’s a right-handed shooter. Plus, the probable tag suggests that he will be available on Friday. If, for some reason, Ball cannot play, Tre Mann or KJ Simpson would be the next man up, as Collin Sexton has been ruled out with a quad injury. Mann is questionable for Friday, so there’s no guarantee that he’s available.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball got going offensively after halftime, hitting four of his five three-pointers. The final stat line was excellent for those who have him rostered, but the questions about the Hornets’ guard’s ability to impact winning will persist. Ball is providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats, and while that doesn’t align with his Yahoo! ADP (27), ht’s closing in on that number. The Hornets will finish Week 7 with games against the Raptors and Nuggets.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
No surprise here as Ball was initially listed as probable with a wrist injury. The 24-year-old point guard is dealing with some soreness in his left wrist and wasn’t on the injury report for his ankle, which has bothered him at times this year. Ball is coming off a 12-point and 14-assist performance in Monday’s loss to the Nets.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
There’s some good news on two fronts regarding Ball’s appearance on Charlotte’s most recent injury report. It’s his left (non-shooting) wrist that is currently sore, and the point guard’s ankle is not cited as a reason for the appearance, either. If Ball can’t play on Wednesday, Collin Sexton will return to the starting lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Ball did not offer much scoring value, the 14 assists were a season-high. For the season, Ball is averaging 8.9 assists per game, more than a full assist more than his 2024-25 average (7.4). However, the inefficient shooting has negatively impacted Ball’s value. He’s shooting a career-low 37.8 percent from the field, and Monday’s 3-of-9 effort doesn’t help. Fantasy managers expect to take a hit in the turnover and field-goal percentage categories, but he’s been a safe bet to make at least 40 percent of his shots in the past. That has not been the case this season.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Hawks, Charlotte’s second game in as many nights. Collin Sexton will head to the bench, where the already-low fantasy value decreases a bit more.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Hornets, so Ball will not play. Collin Sexton will return to the starting lineup, and he is worth rostering in 12-team leagues when given that responsibility.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball is back in the Hornets’ lineup after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Thunder. His return means Collin Sexton will come off the bench, and that lowers the veteran guard’s fantasy ceiling considerably. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball will be available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Thunder. His return will likely bump Collin Sexton to the bench, lowering the veteran guard’s fantasy ceiling even more. Sexton is only worth holding onto in deep leagues as insurance for Ball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball made his return on Friday from a right ankle impingement that sidelined him for five games, so his absence for Saturday night is unsurprising. Collin Sexton should return to the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. There will also be additional minutes available to KJ Simpson, who is probable on the initial injury report.
Source: Charlotte Hornets