Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. The Hornets said he will not return to the game. Ball had just made a 3-pointer off one foot and was backpedaling down the court when he stepped on Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot and fell backward,

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the second quarter of a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

LaMelo Ball is facing a recurring ankle injury, leading to an uncertain timeline for his return. His absence has been significant for the Charlotte Hornets, who have struggled offensively and defensively without him.

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