Overview
- The Hornets announced on X that Ball is out for Sunday’s game against Utah, marking his first missed game of the season.
- Ball’s right ankle impingement was reportedly aggravated in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota.
- Team medical and coaching staff are monitoring his status daily and proceeding cautiously.
- With Ball sidelined, Tre Mann and Collin Sexton are set for increased minutes and ball-handling duties.
- The matchup comes on the second night of a back-to-back for a 2–4 Charlotte team, with rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner upgraded to available.