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LaMelo Ball Shut Down for Season to Undergo Ankle and Wrist Procedures

The Charlotte Hornets star is expected to make a full recovery within six weeks after surgeries, as the team pivots toward the NBA Draft Lottery.

Mar 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on March 25, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets' superstar guard will miss the rest of the season due to ankle and wrist injuries.

Overview

  • LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season to address a right ankle impingement and a right wrist issue through minor surgeries.
  • The Hornets announced that Ball is expected to fully recover and resume basketball activities within four to six weeks, allowing for a productive offseason.
  • Ball was in the midst of a career-best season, averaging 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game in 47 appearances, while leading the NBA in fourth-quarter points with 7.8 per game.
  • This marks the second consecutive season Ball has been shut down on March 28 due to recurring ankle problems, highlighting ongoing concerns about his durability.
  • With a 18-54 record and the third-worst mark in the league, the Hornets are focusing on the NBA Draft Lottery, where they hold a 14% chance of securing the top pick.