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.

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.