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4 February 2025
Progressing in recovery
The Hornets announced Tuesday that Ball (ankle) has progressed to on-court activity, and additional updates on his status will be updated as appropriate.
Analysis
Ball has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks, marking his fifth straight absence due to a sprained left ankle. However, it appears that the 23-year-old guard is progressing well in his recovery and could return to action soon. Until Ball is officially cleared to play, Vasilije Micic (ankle) will likely continue to start, as Tre Mann (back) and Brandon Miller (wrist) are out for the season.
30 January 2025
Out at least one week
The Hornets announced Wednesday that an MRI on Ball's left ankle confirmed the initial diagnosis of a sprain. The point guard is scheduled to be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis
Ankle injuries have plagued Ball throughout his NBA career, and though he has been wearing braces on both ankles for protection this season, he still ended up turning his left ankle while backpedaling down the court and stepping on the foot of the Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt in Monday's 112-107 loss. While the Hornets didn't provide word on the severity of Ball's ankle sprain, the team will hold him out through at least the middle of next week before providing an update on his status. Ball is in the midst of a stellar fifth NBA season, averaging a career-high 28.2 points per game to go with 7.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 three-pointers and 1.4 steals in 33.3 minutes over 31 appearances. Vasilije Micic is likely to serve as the Hornets' starting point guard for the duration of Ball's absence.