LaMelo Ball
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
20.9
RPG
6.2
APG
8.0
FG%
46.2
3P%
38.0
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CHA • Guard • #1
1 day ago
Ball has missed the last three games with a right ankle impingement, and he’ll miss a fourth on Monday. Tre Mann started Friday’s loss to the Heat, but that was due to Collin Sexton also being out. With Sexton absent from the Hornets’ injury report for Monday, he’ll likely replace Mann in the starting lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Friday’s absence will mark the third straight for Ball, who was injured in a blowout loss to the Timberwolves to begin the month. The sixth-year guard was off to another strong start, averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists through his first six appearances of the season. Without him, and also without Collin Sexton (neck), the Hornets will be without two of their main backcourt options and two of their top three scorers against the Heat.
Source: Owen O’Connor
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball’s change in designation means he’ll likely miss a third straight game. That should lead to another start for Sion James, who will carry some streaming value in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
4 days ago
Ball has missed the Hornets’ last two games, which has allowed Sion James to start in his place. If Ball remains out, James should get another start, though he will only be worth streaming in deeper leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
6 days ago
Ball will miss a second straight game, which means rookie Sion James could be in line for another start. James went for 15/5/3 across 29 minutes as a starter on Sunday, nailing three triples along the way. James has streaming appeal here, and Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel should see bumps in production as a result of Ball’s continued absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
7 days ago
Ball did not play in Sunday’s win over the Jazz. Rookie Sion James moved into the starting lineup, and Collin Sexton shifted into the point guard position. Both were productive enough to merit being slotted into lineups with Ball unavailable, and that can also be said for Kon Knueppel. Sexton and Knueppel will have fantasy staying power if Ball plays on Tuesday, but James will not.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
8 days ago
Ball was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game. His absence leaves a significant hole in the Hornets’ starting lineup, especially with Brandon Miller (shoulder) also out. Tre Mann is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, while Sion James should pick up additional minutes off the bench. Mann is worth streaming in deeper leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
9 days ago
Ball was able to play through the ankle issue on Saturday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against Utah on the second night of the Hornets’ back-to-back. Tre Mann should slide into the starting unit in place of Ball and be worth streaming, with Sion James filling out extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Hornets PR
CHA • Guard • #1
9 days ago
Ball, who continues to battle a right ankle impingement, struggled to find his shooting touch from deep, hitting just 2-of-8 attempts from beyond the arc as Charlotte dropped its third straight game. Despite the off night, he’s been a reliable all-around fantasy producer to open the season, averaging 23 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists through six contests.
CHA • Guard • #1
9 days ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Ball was upgraded to probable earlier Saturday afternoon. He’s since been officially cleared to play and will take on his usual role as the Hornets’ starting point guard.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
9 days ago
Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement, but trending in the right direction as of Saturday afternoon. With the 24-year-old being upgraded to a probable injury designation, it’s likely he ends up playing against the Timberwolves. Ball had been off to a good start on the court this year, but the point guard is once again dealing with injuries as he has throughout his young career.
CHA • Guard • #1
10 days ago
Ball has been diagnosed with a right ankle impingement, which is concerning, given his history of ankle injuries. Most recently, he underwent surgery on the same ankle in early April. Collin Sexton and Tre Mann will see their opportunities increase if Ball misses time. While Sexton is the more experienced player, there’s no guarantee he would be called upon to start.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
11 days ago
Ball provided solid production in the rebound, assist and steal categories while limiting the turnovers, but he struggled with his shot. The Hornets guard shot 1-of-9 from beyond the arc, but he did enter Thursday shooting a career-best 39.5 percent through four games. Ball is providing top-10 value in turnover-punt models, and he’s not too far outside of that threshold in nine-cat formats, either. The Hornets end Week 2 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Timberwolves and Jazz.
CHA • Guard • #1
13 days ago
While all five Hornets starters scored in double figures, the team’s porous defense was too much to overcome. In the case of Ball, his efficiency was lacking in Miami. In addition to the poor shooting, he was responsible for five of Charlotte’s 17 turnovers. However, despite averaging four turnovers per game, LaMelo is providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats, and top-10 in eight-cat. He’s off to a good start, with the lone concern being his injury history.
CHA • Guard • #1
15 days ago
Ball had an absolutely monster game against the Wizards on Sunday. The 24-year-old point guard triple doubled while playing efficient basketball. Ball has had at least 20 points and at least eight assists in all three games so far this season. He took on more of a scoring role with Brandon Miller (shoulder) out Sunday. Ball’s health will be key to his fantasy success this season.
CHA • Guard • #1
16 days ago
Given his injury history, Ball being absent from the Hornets’ injury report is great news for fantasy managers. He’ll take on his usual responsibilities as the starting point guard, with the potential for more scoring due to Brandon Miller (shoulder) being unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
16 days ago
Ball was solid in the season opener, but this is the type of performance that he’s capable of. He wasn’t able to come through late in the game to deliver a win for Charlotte, but for fantasy managers, this was a big night. Ball will look to stay hot in Washington on Sunday in what will be his first time playing in a back-to-back since last November, assuming he doesn’t randomly pop up on the injury report.
CHA • Guard • #1
19 days ago
Ball has appeared in more than 51 games once in five years in the NBA. While there were positives to draw from his opening game performance against the Nets on Wednesday, Ball will have to stay available for the overwhelming majority of a season to really pay off for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old point guard had his skills on display with four threes, eight assists and a steal. Ball also avoided a high-turnover game with just three turnovers.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball ramped up his minutes in his second preseason game. After logging 15 minutes on Sunday, he played 25 in Thursday’s contest, where he tied a team-high in made threes. As a high-usage guard, Ball will have nights when he finishes with high turnover totals, as was the case on Thursday. Still, he’ll be a high scorer and should rack up assists and threes on most nights, leaving him with high fantasy basketball potential in points leagues.
CHA • Guard • #1
7 months ago
Ball underwent successful procedures on his right ankle and right wrist early this week. Unfortunately, injuries have been a significant factor in the Hornets guard’s career, as he’s surpassed 55 games once in his first five seasons. While Ball does possess a high fantasy ceiling, the injury woes make him challenging to trust in most leagues. Some managers may be willing to use a top-50 pick on him in the fall, while others would prefer to leave that dice roll to someone else.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Charania says the procedures will be minor, but Ball will not play again this season. With the Hornets eliminated from postseason contention and LaMelo having played through those issues, it’s unsurprising that he’ll be shut down. Damion Baugh and KJ Simpson will play more down the stretch, with Baugh offering greater potential for managers needing scoring at the point guard position.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball is dealing with an ankle injury while Okogie continues to manage a hamstring injury. KJ Simpson, Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry are all candidates to benefit from the vacated minutes.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
As has been the case many times this season, Ball recorded a solid assist number but struggled with inefficiency. Five turnovers compounded the impact of Ball’s poor shooting, and he’s been responsible for four or more in four of his last six appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t “bad” value, fantasy managers likely had to invest a much higher pick on Ball than he has returned. The Hornets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Magic on Tuesday.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball and Williams are off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. They’ll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, with KJ Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic heading to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta, but he was back against New York. He had some foul trouble that limited his minutes in this game, but he was still able to lead Charlotte in scoring and help them get a surprisingly big win over one of the top teams in the East. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and the Hornets also play on Sunday. If Ball is available for the remainder of the week, he’ll continue to produce elite value. However, there is a real chance that he sits out on Friday with his wrist ailment.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Both players missed Tuesday’s game against Atlanta but were initially listed as probable against New York. They have now officially been cleared to return to the lineup, which means that Damion Baugh and Seth Curry should return to reserve roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball is coming back from a wrist injury that kept him out of Tuesday’s game against the Hawks. Bridges also sat out Tuesday, but it was just a rest day. Both of the Hornets’ stars are expected to return Thursday given their probable listings.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Ball was initially probable for Tuesday’s game but will not be available to face the Hawks. Marcus Garrett is available and should play rotation minutes, but fantasy managers should seek Nick Smith Jr. or Seth Curry first.
Source: Charlotte Hornets