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

LaMelo Ball went down with an ankle injury last night. The Charlotte Hornets guard nailed a stepback three and backpedaled to get back on defense. Jarred Vanderbilt was running behind him, and Ball stepped on the Los Angeles Lakers guard's foot and rolled his ankle.

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.

LaMelo Ball entered Monday night as the NBA’s fourth-highest scorer and leads the league in fourth-quarter points, field goals and made 3-pointers.

LaMelo Ball had 26 points and nine assists and Mark Williams notched a double-double of 19 points and 19 rebounds to lift the visiting Charlotte Hornets to a 125-123 victory over the slumping Chicago Bulls on Friday.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, per the team. Ball has had a career year so far for the Hornets, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists on the year.

After suffering an alarming mid-game injury on Monday, All-Star Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball appears to have avoided a long-term issue. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that the 6’7″ pro is slated to be sidelined for at least a week before his status is reappraised.

An ankle injury will once again leave Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball off the court. Ball will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team will reevaluate his injury in one week.