LaMelo Ball Out for Season Following Ankle and Wrist Procedures

The Charlotte Hornets star aims for a full recovery after recurring injuries cut short his career-best season.

LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season to undergo minor procedures on his right ankle and wrist, addressing persistent issues.
Team doctors and specialists expect the procedures to enable Ball to fully recover and prepare for a productive offseason.
Ball averaged a career-best 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds this season, setting franchise records despite playing only 47 games.
The Hornets, with the NBA's third-worst record at 18-54, are focused on rebuilding through significant draft capital, holding 11 first-round and 13 second-round picks for future seasons.
Injuries to key players, including Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges, have further hampered the team's performance and disrupted promising lineups.